2026 Spooktacular 5K & Monster Mile
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 101 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL
- Distance
- Spooktacular 5K · Monster Mile · Spooktacular 5K & Monster Mile
From the Organizer
5K Course
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Here are a few race details.
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet Pick-up will be at Fleet Feet Huntsville Friday from 12-6. Please do your best to try to pick-up at Fleet Feet. Race morning packet pick-up will be available starting at 7:00 a.m.
Fleet Feet Huntsville
2722 Carl T. Jones Drive
Huntsville, AL 35802
PARKING
Parking Garage M will be open starting at 6:30 a.m.
Enter from Clinton and Church
TOILETS
There will be port o johns available next to the parking garage!
START TIMES
8:00 a.m. 5K Start (Church Street just North of the Museum of Art)
9:00 a.m. 1 Mile (Church Street) We will start as soon as all the 5K runners are finished.
9:30 a.m. Awards and Costume Contest Winners Announced. Please check in with the judges prior to 9:00 a.m.
We will run rain or shine!
SPONSORS
Mizuno
SWIFT RECOVERY
Return to Sport
Marcos Pizza
The Fresh Market
Please support our sponsors!
To view the 5K course please click here!
Fleet Feet Huntsville & Madison invites you to join runners, walkers, ghosts, and goblins of all ages at the Spooktacular 5K Run and Monster Mile on October 25, 2025 Get crafty and creative and participate in the costume contest or, better yet, compete in costume!
The 5K will begin promptly at 8am with the 1 mile at 9:00am. Awards, for both races and all costumes, will follow the 1 Mile (around 9:30am)
5K Registration Fee:
July 1st -July 31: $25
August 1st - September 31st $30
October 1st - October 24th $35
1 Mile Registration Fee:
thru September 31st: $25
October 1st - October 24th $30
Costume Contest Categories
Best animal costume
Best cartoon costume
Best celebrity costume
Best princess costume
Best rock star costume
Best sports costume
Best superhero costume
Best Group costume
Cutest costume
Funniest costume
Goriest costume
Most Halloweeny costume
Most original costume
Most politically correct
Most technologically advanced costume
Most traditional costume
Scariest costume
Ugliest costume
Top prize best of show
Questions? Please suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Huntsville Intl Ap, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Huntsville, AL
Population
218,814
as of 2023
Elevation
624 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 81 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- 2026 Spooktacular 5K & Monster Mile
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 101 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Spooktacular 5K & Monster Mile?
- 2026 Spooktacular 5K & Monster Mile is a running race held in Huntsville, Alabama on October 31, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 Spooktacular 5K & Monster Mile?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama at 101 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Spooktacular 5K & Monster Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Spooktacular 5K & Monster Mile
Oct 31, 2026