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Affiliate disclosureTexas has 12 upcoming Halloween races on the RunSignup calendar between Oct 1 and Nov 3, 2027, in 10 cities. 2 races are on the weekend of Oct 30, 2027 (Oct 29 to Oct 31), 1 of them on Halloween itself. Dallas (2), Fort Worth (2), Austin (1) and Burnet (1) host the most. 12 include a 5K, 11 a half marathon, and 6 are Día de los Muertos runs. Current RunSignup entry fees run $15 to $30. Registration is open for 12.
Last updated Nov 12, 2026. Race data from RunSignup, refreshed every morning. Always confirm details on the official race page.
Looking for any race this fall? See every race in Texas in October, or browse 5Ks in Texas and 10Ks in Texas. Planning ahead? See Veterans Day races, turkey trots and Christmas races in Texas.
Every Texas race on RunSignup with a Halloween, haunted, pumpkin, zombie, costume or Día de los Muertos name between Oct 1 and Nov 3, grouped by weekend and region. Fees are the current RunSignup price tier for the cheapest adult entry (or the first tier, if registration hasn't opened), before processing fees. "Costumes" means the organizer's own description mentions costumes; "Kids' event" means a kids' race is listed on RunSignup, and "Mentions kids" that the description mentions kids or children.
Dallas · from $30
Galveston · from $30
Corpus Christi · from $30
San Marcos · from $30
Universal City · from $30
Fort Worth · from $30
Registration links go to RunSignup; Lone Star Strides may earn a referral commission at no cost to you. Races are matched by name, so a Halloween-weekend race without a Halloween name won't be listed here; see all October races in Texas.
6 races mention costumes in their RunSignup description. In the organizers' own words:
6 races, same listing text
“🎭 Costume Contest”
Halloween 5Ks and fun runs. 12 of the 12 races include a 5K, the most common Halloween distance, and 11 add a mile, fun run or kids' event the same day. See all 5Ks in Texas.
Longer Halloween races. 11 races include a 10Kand11 races include a half marathon, so you can race a real distance in the Halloween spirit. See 10Ks in Texas and half marathons in Texas.
Día de los Muertos runs. 6 races celebrate Day of the Dead, including Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Dallas (Oct 9, Dallas), Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Corpus Christi (Oct 16, Corpus Christi), Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston (Oct 17, Galveston) and Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin (Oct 23, San Marcos). Our Día de los Muertos races roundup covers every one by date, through early November.
Costume runs. 6 organizers mention costumes in the listing. See what they say.
Texas has 12 upcoming Halloween races on the RunSignup calendar between Oct 1 and Nov 3, 2027, in 10 cities. 2 races are on the weekend of Oct 30, 2027 (Oct 29 to Oct 31), 1 of them on Halloween itself. Dallas (2), Fort Worth (2), Austin (1) and Burnet (1) host the most. 12 include a 5K, 11 a half marathon, and 6 are Día de los Muertos runs. Current RunSignup entry fees run $15 to $30. Registration is open for 12.
2 Texas races are on the weekend of Oct 30, 2027: Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Fort Worth (Oct 30, Fort Worth) and Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth (Oct 31, Fort Worth).
Current RunSignup entry fees for the Halloween races on this page run $15 to $30, before processing fees, counting each race's cheapest adult entry. Many raise the price in tiers as race day gets closer, so registering early is cheaper. Each race page shows every tier and when it ends.
6 races on this page mention costumes in the organizer's own listing, including Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Dallas (Oct 9, Dallas), Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Corpus Christi (Oct 16, Corpus Christi), Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston (Oct 17, Galveston), Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin (Oct 23, San Marcos), Day of the Dead Half Marathon - San Antonio (Oct 24, Universal City) and Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Fort Worth (Oct 30, Fort Worth). Rules on costumes, masks and props are set by each organizer, so read the race description before you plan your outfit.
5 races mention kids or children in the organizer's description, including Spooky Sprint - Austin (Oct 16, Austin), Spooky Sprint - Dallas (Oct 23, Dallas), Spooky Sprint - Houston (Oct 23, Sugar Land), Spooky Sprint - San Antonio (Oct 24, San Antonio) and Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth (Oct 31, Fort Worth). 11 races list a kids' event on RunSignup. Age rules and whether children need a separate entry vary, so check the race page before you register.
Yes. 6 races on this page have a Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead name: Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Dallas (Oct 9, Dallas), Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Corpus Christi (Oct 16, Corpus Christi), Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston (Oct 17, Galveston), Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin (Oct 23, San Marcos), Day of the Dead Half Marathon - San Antonio (Oct 24, Universal City) and Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Fort Worth (Oct 30, Fort Worth).
The upcoming Halloween races are spread across Austin & Hill Country (3), Dallas–Fort Worth (4), Houston & Gulf Coast (2), San Antonio & South Texas (2) and Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley (1). The busiest weekend is Oct 23 with 5 races.
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