Spooky Sprint- Tulsa 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $44 on Oct 9, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $40$44 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $40$44 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $72$78 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 2026 | 10K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $40$44 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| Spooky Sprint 5K 2026 | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $40$44 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| Spooky Sprint Half Marathon 2026 | Half Marathon | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $72$78 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 $44 on Oct 9, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $40 until Oct 9, then $44 until Oct 10.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Oct 10.
- Half Marathon: $72 until Oct 8, then $78 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 $72, entry is about 11 percent above a typical half marathon in Oklahoma, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Tulsa runs 2:20:32, about 10:43 a mile, based on 14 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:27:11 and men in 2:10:20.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:24 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 740 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Riverside 96th Street Park, Tulsa, OK 74137
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 TUL
Half Marathon TUL
10K TUL
Aggregated from official results for Spooky Sprint- Tulsa. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Spooky Sprint- Tulsa?
At the 2025 5K TUL, the fastest tenth finished in 25:35 or better, the top quarter in 28:35, and half the field in 36:47; the last tenth came in after 53:12.
At the 2025 Half Marathon TUL, the fastest tenth finished in 1:55:00 or better, the top quarter in 1:58:28, and half the field in 2:18:54; the last tenth came in after 2:56:14.
At the 2025 10K TUL, the fastest tenth finished in 53:55 or better, the top quarter in 56:58, and half the field in 1:02:33; the last tenth came in after 1:22:28.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:34 | 25:19 |
| 20-29 | 25:42 | 27:47 |
| 30-39 | 26:50 | 22:09 |
| 40-49 | 34:40 | 31:23 |
| 50-59 | 36:58 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 46:35 | 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 11 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Spooky Sprint- Tulsa 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 178 to 181 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:00 to 36:47.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 181 (+2%) | 36:47 | under 25:35 | 18:41 |
| 2024 | 178 | 38:00 | under 25:15 | 18:31 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Oklahoma 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:35, against 29:22 in a typical Oklahoma 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 10 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 88°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
- Riverside 96th Street Park, Tulsa, OK 74137Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 740 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 19, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Spooky Sprint- Tulsa?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $44 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 Oklahoma?
- At $72, entry is about 11 percent above a typical half marathon in Oklahoma, which costs $65 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 181 runners finished the 5K TUL; the median finish was 36:47 and the winner ran 18:41.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:35, against 29:22 in a typical Oklahoma 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Riverside 96th Street Park, Tulsa, OK 74137.
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!