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Spooky Sprint- Rochester 2026

Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Rochester, Minnesota
Entry fee: From Free · goes up to $50 on Oct 10, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
10K	10K	Oct 11, 20268:00 AM	$46$50 after Oct 10, 2026	–
1 Mile	1 Mile	Oct 11, 20268:00 AM	$22	–
5K	5K	Oct 11, 20268:00 AM	$46$50 after Oct 10, 2026	–
Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Oct 11, 20268:00 AM	$80$86 after Oct 9, 2026	–
Kids Dash	Kids	Oct 11, 20268:00 AM	$17	–
Running Buddy Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Oct 11, 20268:00 AM	Free	–
Spooky Sprint 10K 2027	10K	Oct 11, 20268:00 AM	$46$50 after Oct 10, 2026	–
Spooky Sprint 5K 2027	5K	Oct 11, 20268:00 AM	$46$50 after Oct 10, 2026	–
Spooky Sprint Half Marathon 2027	Half Marathon	Oct 11, 20268:00 AM	$80$86 after Oct 9, 2026	–
Volunteer then Run	–	Oct 11, 20268:00 AM	$17	5
Virtual RaceVirtual	–	Oct 11, 20268:00 AM	$42	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The 10K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 10, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

10K and 5K: $46 until Oct 10, then $50 until Oct 11.
1 Mile: $22 until Oct 11.
Half Marathon: $80 until Oct 9, then $86 until Oct 11.
Kids Dash: $17 until Oct 11.

Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $80, entry is about 20 percent above a typical half marathon in Minnesota, which costs $66.50 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a half marathon in Minnesota runs 2:07:05, about 9:42 a mile, based on 20 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:14:40 and men in 1:57:25.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:17 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,240 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Cascade Lake Park, Rochester, MN 55902

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 11 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 72°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: Cascade Lake Park, Rochester, MN 55902Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 1,240 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
Editions: 2026 (Oct 11, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Spooky Sprint- Rochester?: Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 10, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Minnesota?: At $80, entry is about 20 percent above a typical half marathon in Minnesota, which costs $66.50 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
Where does it start?: Cascade Lake Park, Rochester, MN 55902.