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Spooky Sprint - Austin
- Date
- Saturday, October 16, 2027
- Location
- TBD, Austin, TX, 78701
Oct 16 Saturday, 2027
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When and where is Spooky Sprint - Austin?
Spooky Sprint - Austin is on Saturday, October 16, 2027 in Austin, Texas. The first event starts at 9:00 AM local time. Distances: kids run, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K and half marathon. Current entry fees run $17 to $60 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Oct 16, 2027.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
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| Kids Dash | 50m | Oct 16, 2027, 9:00 AM | $17.00 until Oct 16, 2027 | Opens Sep 26, 2026 · Closes Oct 16, 2027 |
| 1 Mile | 1 Miles | Oct 16, 2027, 9:00 AM | $22.00 until Oct 16, 2027 | Opens Sep 26, 2026 · Closes Oct 16, 2027 |
| 5K | 3.1 Miles | Oct 16, 2027, 9:00 AM | $33.00 until Jul 12, 2027 | Opens Sep 26, 2026 · Closes Oct 16, 2027 |
| 10K | 6.2 Miles | Oct 16, 2027, 9:00 AM | $33.00 until Jul 12, 2027 | Opens Sep 26, 2026 · Closes Oct 16, 2027 |
| Half Marathon | 13.1 Miles | Oct 16, 2027, 9:00 AM | $60.00 until Apr 19, 2027 | Opens Sep 26, 2026 · Closes Oct 16, 2027 |
| Virtual Race | Virtual | Oct 16, 2027, 9:00 AM | $42.00 until Oct 16, 2027 | Opens Sep 26, 2026 · Closes Oct 16, 2027 |
| Volunteer then Run | — | Oct 16, 2027, 9:00 AM | $17.00 until Oct 16, 2027 | Opens Sep 26, 2026 · Closes Oct 16, 2027 |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | 13.1 Miles | Oct 16, 2027, 9:00 AM | $0.00 until Oct 16, 2027 | Opens Sep 9, 2026 · Closes Oct 16, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Spooky Sprint - Austin
Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
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Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
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Chip-timing with live results and awards
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Free photos
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Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
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Plenty of fun!
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Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
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Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
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