Haunted Half Marathon
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Distance
- Haunted Half Marathon · 2-4 Person Relay · Both - Half Marathon & First Leg Relay & more
From the Organizer
7:30 am, 7:00 am (early start). 8:00 am Monster Mile. We are back to where it all began in Kingsport on a flat course on the beautiful Kingsport Greenbelt. The course has drawn rave reviews the past several years! Also, Relay (2-4 people) and Monster Mile. Very spooky Halloween Contest! Have no fear and all the spooky festivities of this Halloween tradition.
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
65°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kingsport, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kingsport, TN
Population
55,807
as of 2023
Elevation
1,250 ft
Nearest Airport
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 95 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 Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
145
Days to train
- Race
- Haunted Half Marathon
- Date
- October 31, 2026
Coming Up
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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 Half Marathon?
- Haunted Half Marathon is a running race held in Kingsport, Tennessee 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 Haunted Half Marathon?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Kingsport, Tennessee at 400 Clinchfield St., Kingsport, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Haunted Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Haunted Half Marathon
Oct 31, 2026