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Haunted Half Marathon and 5k by Run the Undergrad

Date
October 24, 2026
Distance
Haunted 5k BYU-I Student Entry · Haunted 5k · Haunted Half Marathon BYU-I Student Entry & more

From the Organizer

Get ready for a spine-tingling race experience at Porter Park in Rexburg on October 24, 2026, where the Haunted Half Marathon & 5K transforms this beloved community gathering place into a chilling Halloween adventure. Runners will wind through the park’s tree-lined paths and open green spaces—normally known for recreation and events—now filled with eerie decorations, costumed volunteers, and surprise frights around every corner. With a festive, family-friendly atmosphere by day and a spooky, adrenaline-pumping vibe by dusk, this race invites participants of all levels to dress up, push their limits, and celebrate the season with a hauntingly unforgettable run.

Distances & Pricing

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Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

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.

Running

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Haunted Half Marathon and 5k by Run the Undergrad?
Haunted Half Marathon and 5k by Run the Undergrad is a running event held in Rexburg, ID. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Haunted Half Marathon and 5k by Run the Undergrad?
Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Rexburg, ID at S 2nd W & 3rd W, Rexburg, ID. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Haunted Half Marathon and 5k by Run the Undergrad?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Haunted Half Marathon and 5k by Run the Undergrad

Oct 24, 2026

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