Spooky Sprint - Tampa 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Largo, Florida
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $44 on Oct 5, 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 25, 20268:00 AM | $40$44 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| 15K | 15K | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $40$44 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $40$44 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| Spooky Sprint 10K 2027 | 10K | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $40$44 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Spooky Sprint 15K 2027 | 15K | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $40$44 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Spooky Sprint 5K 2027 | 5K | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $40$44 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Volunteer then Run | – | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Oct 25, 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 5, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 15K and 5K and Spooky Sprint 10K 2027 and Spooky Sprint 15K 2027 and Spooky Sprint 5K 2027: $40 until Oct 4, then $44 until Oct 23, then $48 until Oct 25.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Oct 25.
- Kids Dash and Volunteer then Run: $17 until Oct 25.
- Running Buddy Half Marathon: Free until Oct 25.
Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Florida runs 2:18:45, about 10:35 a mile, based on 55 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:25:55 and men in 2:07:02.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:36 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 80 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Walsingham Park, Largo, FL 33778
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)5K
10k
15k
Aggregated from official results for Spooky Sprint - Tampa. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Spooky Sprint - Tampa?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 27:10 or better, the top quarter in 30:08, and half the field in 37:22; the last tenth came in after 57:01.
At the 2025 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 56:50 or better, the top quarter in 1:00:28, and half the field in 1:07:01; the last tenth came in after 1:21:19.
At the 2025 15k, the fastest tenth finished in 1:11:22 or better, the top quarter in 1:17:29, and half the field in 1:23:43; the last tenth came in after 1:45:32.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 25:36 |
| 20-29 | 29:16 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 28:07 | 33:10 |
| 40-49 | 36:54 | 35:51 |
| 50-59 | 35:01 | 28:52 |
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
Down 51 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Spooky Sprint - Tampa 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 233 to 104 finishers, and the median time rose from 35:56 to 37:22.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 104 (-55%) | 37:22 | under 27:10 | 20:16 |
| 2023 | 233 | 35:56 | under 25:08 | 19:15 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:08, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, 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 25 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°F and hot years reach 87°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
- Walsingham Park, Largo, FL 33778Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 80 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 25, 2026), 2025 (Oct 26, 2025), 2023 (Oct 15, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Spooky Sprint - Tampa?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $44 on Oct 5, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- 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, 15K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 104 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 37:22 and the winner ran 20:16.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:08, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Walsingham Park, Largo, FL 33778.
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 $22!
Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and awesome finisher medal!