Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km
Participants can run or walk either a half marathon or 5K along the trails of Lincoln Park and Chicago's Lakefront Trail. Runners and walkers dress up in costumes to compete for prizes in a pre-race costume contest. Finishers receive an event medal, autumn refreshments, and Halloween candy, along with an invite to a post-race gathering at Tin Lizzie.
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When
Tickets
H^3 Half Marathon: $99; price increases after September 24, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT. H^3 5k: $59. Post-party attendees can have a free beer at Tin Lizzie, which also offers a 20% discount on its food menu.
Hours
Half Marathon: 8:25AM CDT–12:00PM CDT; 5k: 8:40AM CDT–12:00PM CDT. The race-day schedule also lists the half marathon start at 8:30am and 5k start at 8:45am; PPU and gear check open at 7:15am and gear check closes at 12:50pm.
Ages
Open to ages 10+
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Food & Drink
The event offers autumn refreshments and Halloween candy; the post-race gathering at Tin Lizzie includes a free beer and 20% off its food menu.
Parking
Participants are encouraged to use public transportation. Drivers can park in the Chicago History Museum lot or along Cannon Drive.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Participants are encouraged to take public transit, though parking is available along Cannon Drive or in the Chicago History Museum lot.
- Dress up to enter the pre-race costume contest, which awards cash prizes to top individual and team costumes.
- Stop by Tin Lizzie in Lincoln Park after the race for a free beer and 20% off food.
Special Events & Promotions
- The half marathon price increases after September 24, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT.
- Tin Lizzie offers 20% off its food menu at the post-party.
- The event returns to Lincoln Park at a new site, Diversey Event Space.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What distances are offered?
The event features both a half marathon and a 5K.
What do finishers receive?
Every half marathon and 5K finisher receives an H^3 medal designed to match the event bib and shirt, as well as post-race autumn treats and Halloween candy.
Are costumes required?
Costumes are optional but encouraged, and participants can enter a judged costume contest with cash prizes for top individuals and teams.
Where does the race course go?
The accurately measured course winds through Lincoln Park trails before heading south along Chicago's scenic Lakefront Trail.
Is there an age minimum for the half marathon?
The half marathon is open to participants ages 10 and older.
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