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Haunted Half Marathon
October 31 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
The Haunted Half Marathon – Kingsport, TN 
Recognized by Runner’s World as one of the Top Half Marathons in the U.S., the Haunted Half Marathon is back for another spooktacular year! Since its feature in the 2015 article “Your Perfect Half Marathon,” this event has earned a reputation for its festive atmosphere, community spirit, and one-of-a-kind Halloween theme.
This year, things are getting stranger… Stranger Things! 
Step into the Upside Down as downtown Kingsport transforms into a thrilling Halloween experience like no other. Whether you’re running 13.1 miles, tackling a relay, or just soaking in the atmosphere, expect costumes, cheers, photo ops, and a finish-line celebration that’s more treat than trick.
Step into the Upside Down as downtown Kingsport transforms into a thrilling Halloween experience like no other. Whether you’re running 13.1 miles, tackling a relay, or just soaking in the atmosphere, expect costumes, cheers, photo ops, and a finish-line celebration that’s more treat than trick.
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
Events: Half Marathon | Relay Teams | Monster MileSo lace up, channel your inner Hawkins hero (or villain 
), and get ready for miles of chills, thrills, and unforgettable memories!
), and get ready for miles of chills, thrills, and unforgettable memories!
Sign up today and join the spooky fun
