Spooky Sprint- St. Louis 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $44 on Oct 4, 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 24, 20268:00 AM | $40$44 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $40$44 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $68$74 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| Spooky Sprint 10K 2027 | 10K | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $40$44 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Spooky Sprint 5K 2027 | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $40$44 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Spooky Sprint Half Marathon 2027 | Half Marathon | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $68$74 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Volunteer then Run | – | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Oct 24, 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 $44 on Oct 4, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $40 until Oct 4, then $44 until Oct 23, then $48 until Oct 24.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Oct 24.
- Half Marathon: $68 until Oct 4, then $74 until Oct 22, then $80 until Oct 24.
- Kids Dash: $17 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $68, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Missouri ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in St. Louis runs 2:11:29, about 10:02 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:19:26 and men in 1:59:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:19 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 490 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
13725 Marine Ave, Maryland Heights, MO 63043, St. Louis, MO 63043
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)5k STL
10k STL
Half Marathon STL
Aggregated from official results for Spooky Sprint- St. Louis. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Spooky Sprint- St. Louis?
At the 2025 5k STL, the fastest tenth finished in 27:54 or better, the top quarter in 32:20, and half the field in 39:00; the last tenth came in after 56:21.
At the 2025 10k STL, the fastest tenth finished in 52:03 or better, the top quarter in 55:48, and half the field in 1:04:30; the last tenth came in after 1:27:19.
At the 2025 Half Marathon STL, the fastest tenth finished in 1:44:36 or better, the top quarter in 1:57:59, and half the field in 2:15:32; the last tenth came in after 2:53:18.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:03 | 35:43 |
| 20-29 | 33:29 | 27:17 |
| 30-39 | 27:06 | 33:35 |
| 40-49 | 27:00 | 25:49 |
| 50-59 | 34:32 | 31:55 |
| 60-69 | 42:02 | 29:21 |
| 70+ | 45:52 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 182 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Spooky Sprint- St. Louis 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 89 to 198 finishers, and the median time rose from 35:13 to 39:00.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 198 (-34%) | 39:00 | under 27:54 | 21:44 |
| 2024 | 302 (+76%) | 37:59 | under 26:55 | 19:35 |
| 2023 | 172 (+93%) | 35:01 | under 24:07 | 17:45 |
| 2022 | 89 | 35:13 | under 26:42 | 20:42 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:20, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- 10K: About average for Missouri 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 55:48, against 56:28 in a typical Missouri 10K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: About average for Missouri half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2024 half marathon field finished under 1:56:55, against 1:57:25 in a typical Missouri half marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 79°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
- 13725 Marine Ave, Maryland Heights, MO 63043, St. Louis, MO 63043Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 490 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 26, 2025), 2024 (Oct 27, 2024), 2023 (Oct 29, 2023), 2022 (Oct 30, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Spooky Sprint- St. Louis?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $44 on Oct 4, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $68, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Missouri ($65).
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 198 runners finished the 5k STL; the median finish was 39:00 and the winner ran 21:44.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:20, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 13725 Marine Ave, Maryland Heights, MO 63043, St. Louis, MO 63043.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!