Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Distance
- Haunted Trail Run 5K · Haunted Trail Run 10K
From the Organizer
Welcome to Alpine Trail Race Series Season 3 (ATRS 3.0)
Race Course:
This is our special event, a annual tradition, Haunted Trail-themed trail run is filled with extra games for kids, adults alike. Gift cards give away for the start of the holidays.
The Winner of this series will WIN tickets to fly to China to witness APTRC 2026, and to participate in an ITRA and UTMB Index race—options to choose from 30K, 55K or 100K. Winners will get to experience a new culture and run the UNESCO World Heritage site.
ADVENTURE IS WAITING! Let's chase the global trails!
From the local trails of Cincinnati to Global Trails.
10K Race Route ( 2 Loops of 5K route)
Note: We retain the right to change the race route as deemed necessary
Race Information:
The race starts at 9:00 AM.
BIB pickup starts 45 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
Themed Races - All of our races have a fun theme.
Series Awards - All runners will receive series points towards yearly series awards. Plus TRAVEL opportunities for the series winners, male, and female. DETAILS CLICK HERE!
For Everyone - Runners and walkers are welcome.
Finisher Medal - All finishers will receive one of our series finisher medals.
Finisher T-Shirt - Custom Design Haunted Trail Run Finisher's T-shirts.
Costume - It is not required to wear a costume, but it is encouraged.
Best Costume Award - We give out the best costume awards at every live race.
Discounts: Under 20 athletes get a 15% discount on the registration fees.
Course Time Limit:
3 hours (5K and 10K)
Race Rules:
Entry fees are non-refundable, with no exceptions.
We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances.
No dogs on the course.
Walkers are always welcome.
ATRS Rules Regulations
The ATR Live Race Series runs yearly from March 1 to October 31. All participants are automatically enrolled in the series once they complete an ATR qualifying race. Qualifying races are any race events hosted by ATR and say they are part of the series. Points will be awarded in each age category, male and female, for each qualifying race. Only the top 3 participants with the most points for each age category, male and female, at the end of the series, will receive a series award. Points are awarded based on the table below. There will not be any ties. All times are based on gun times. Awards will be mailed out on December 1st.
Live Race Point Chart:
1st place = 20 points
2nd place = 18 points
3rd place = 16 points
4th place = 14 points
5th place = 12 points
6th place = 10 points
7th place = 8 points
8th place = 6 points
9th place = 4 points
10th place = 2 points
Participation Points = 2 points
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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
60°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cheviot, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cincinnati, OH
Population
3,998
as of 2023
Elevation
501 ft
Nearest Airport
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
145
Days to train
- Race
- Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 Trail Run 5k/10k?
- Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k is a running race held in Cincinnati, Ohio 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 Trail Run 5k/10k?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio at French Shelter Park, Cincinnati, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k
Oct 31, 2026