Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Runtastic HAUNTED Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, UT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2015

Half Marathon5K0.5 Miles

Entry is $44.95 now and rises to $49.95 after Sep 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Runtastic HAUNTED Salt Lake City

The half marathon starts up in the canyon and runs downhill into the city, passing through areas the organizers call Spook Alley and a graveyard section before finishing at Sugar House Park. The shorter run covers the same Halloween-themed territory at a quicker clip. Costumes are expected, and there is a contest before the start.

Packet pickup is the evening before the race at an expo with vendor booths. Bring a photo ID, or a copy of someone else's if you are picking up for them. Morning pickup is available near the bus loading area for an added fee.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

870finishers

1:09:16winner

2:06:07median

4:04:05cutoff

Top 3: Alvaro Zarate (1:09:16) · McKay Larsen (1:09:51) · Kyle Reini (1:11:30)

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

858finishers

16:31winner

34:39median

1:23:14cutoff

Top 3: Scott Rojahn (16:31) · Bohdan Karmazin (16:51) · Matt Sandstrom (16:57)

0.5 Miles · 2025 results

118finishers

2:57winner

6:10median

45:37cutoff

Top 3: D. Green (2:57) · L. Shawhan (3:07) · N. Pinegar (3:17)

The Runtastic HAUNTED Salt Lake City has been held every year since at least 2015. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles10/17/2026 08:00$110

3.1 Miles10/17/2026 08:30$45

0.5 Miles10/17/2026 11:00$17

3.1 Miles10/16/2026 19:30$60

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Common Questions About the Runtastic HAUNTED Salt Lake City

Will I finish last at the Runtastic HAUNTED Salt Lake City?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:06:07, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:04:05, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Runtastic HAUNTED Salt Lake City a good first 13.1 Miles?

With 870 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Runtastic HAUNTED Salt Lake City?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:09:16 while the median finisher took 2:06:07. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.