
Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k/HM is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, OH, with entry fees from $40 to $45.
Welcome to Alpine Trail Race Series Season 3 (ATRS 3.0)
Race Course:
This is our special event, an annual tradition. The Haunted Trail-themed trail run is filled with extra games for kids and adults alike. Gift cards are given 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 approved 30K trail race. Winners will get to experience a new culture and run at a 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)
Half- Marathon ( 4 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-designed Haunted Trail Run T-shirts. ( Any sign-up 10 business days or later till the event day will receive a T-shirt in the mail)
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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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
62°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cincinnati Lunken Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Population
3,998
as of 2023
City Elevation
501 ft
Nearest Airport
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k/HM
Oct 31, 2026