
From the Organizer
*This is a virtual race! Complete it on your own and we mail your medal to you. These medals say the year 2025 on the neck ribbon!
Calling all Halloween enthusiasts! Are you ready to embrace the spookiness of the season? Join us for the thrilling Monster Mash virtual race, where you can indulge in the Halloween spirit while staying active. Lace up your running shoes and get ready to dash through the darkness!
You have all of 2026 to complete your chosen distance: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, or 26.2. Whether you prefer a short sprint or a marathon-like challenge, there's a race distance suitable for participants of all ages and fitness levels.
By participating, you'll not only contribute to a great cause but also receive a well-deserved medal featuring spooky monster designs upon completing your event. These medals are exclusively crafted for the Haunted Halloween race and will be cherished keepsakes.
The registration fee is $24, which includes your medal, bib, and a donation to charity*.
*Charity Disclaimer:
We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world.
Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years.
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About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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