Haunted Halloween Half Marathon
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Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km
The event takes place in Lincoln Park, Chicago, at the Diversey Event Space (2611 N Cannon Drive), across from the Notebaert Nature Museum. It offers two race distances with a Halloween theme, including themed bibs, shirts, and matching finisher medals.
- 13.1 Miles half marathon
- 5K road race
The course runs on Lincoln Park trails and continues south along Chicago's Lakefront Trail. The half marathon course is accurately measured with every mile marked. Timing splits on the half marathon course are recorded at 5 km, at the turnaround (6.55 miles) serving as the 10 km split, and at 10 miles.
Runners are encouraged to wear costumes; a pre-race Costume Contest awards prize money for winners. Costume contest prizes list team prizes of $200 for first and second place and individual prizes of $100 for first and second place. Age group awards are given in ten year ranges: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 plus.
Packet pickup is available through Fleet Feet and on-site on race day. Post-race offerings include autumn refreshments, Halloween candy, and a post race party at Tin Lizzie in Lincoln Park that includes a free beer and a 20% discount on the food menu. The organizer notes the event will sell out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
