Spooky Sprint- St. Paul 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- St Paul, Minnesota
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $48 on Oct 9, 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 10, 20268:00 AM | $44$48 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $44$48 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $79$85 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| Spooky Sprint 10K 2027 | 10K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $44$48 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| Spooky Sprint 5K 2027 | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $44$48 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| Spooky Sprint Half Marathon 2027 | Half Marathon | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $79$85 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
| Volunteer then Run | – | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| VirtualVirtual | – | Oct 10, 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 $48 on Oct 9, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $44 until Oct 9, then $48 until Oct 10.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Oct 10.
- Half Marathon: $79 until Oct 8, then $85 until Oct 10.
- Kids Dash: $17 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $79, entry is about 19 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 St Paul runs 2:09:05, about 9:51 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:19:10 and men in 1:59:08.
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 880 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Phalen Beach House, St Paul, MN 55106
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 (2 years)1/2 Marathon STP
5K STP
10K STP
Aggregated from official results for Spooky Sprint- St. Paul. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Spooky Sprint- St. Paul?
At the 2025 1/2 Marathon STP, the fastest tenth finished in 1:45:39 or better, the top quarter in 1:55:49, and half the field in 2:11:50; the last tenth came in after 2:47:51.
At the 2025 5K STP, the fastest tenth finished in 25:49 or better, the top quarter in 29:26, and half the field in 32:58; the last tenth came in after 52:54.
At the 2025 10K STP, the fastest tenth finished in 51:06 or better, the top quarter in 56:55, and half the field in 1:05:44; the last tenth came in after 1:24:47.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:46:08 | 1:38:43 |
| 30-39 | 1:42:39 | 1:38:08 |
| 40-49 | 2:06:31 | 1:58:45 |
| 50-59 | 2:34:06 | 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 17 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Spooky Sprint- St. Paul Half Marathon year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 133 to 159 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:09:05 to 2:11:50.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 159 (+20%) | 2:11:50 | under 1:45:39 | 1:09:52 |
| 2024 | 133 | 2:09:05 | under 1:45:24 | 1:27:09 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Minnesota half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:55:49, against 1:53:20 in a typical Minnesota half marathon, so times here are about average.
- 5K: Slower than most Minnesota 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:26, against 28:34 in a typical Minnesota 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- 10K: About average for Minnesota 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 56:55, against 55:55 in a typical Minnesota 10K, 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 10 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 75°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
- Phalen Beach House, St Paul, MN 55106Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 880 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Spooky Sprint- St. Paul?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $48 on Oct 9, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Minnesota?
- At $79, entry is about 19 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 159 runners finished the 1/2 Marathon STP; the median finish was 2:11:50 and the winner ran 1:09:52.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:55:49, against 1:53:20 in a typical Minnesota half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Phalen Beach House, St Paul, MN 55106.
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!