Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42)
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
From the Organizer
Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Additional Information
Parking and Starting Line Located Near
https://maps.app.goo.gl/veh8SNceATYQPe1C6
5K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6630330868
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
Half Marathon Course (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6600462273
The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
https://usroadrunning.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
75°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilmington 7 Se, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wilmington, NC
Population
118,578
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
ILM
Wilmington International Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 70 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42)
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42)?
- Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42) is a running race held in Wilmington, North Carolina on October 17, 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 Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42)?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Wilmington, North Carolina at 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42)
Oct 17, 2026