Provo HAUNTED Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Run
Runners don Halloween costumes to race down Provo Canyon, passing through a spooky Spook Alley tunnel, a haunted forest, and an eerie graveyard. The course finishes beneath a giant inflatable pumpkin arch at Qualtrics. Finishers celebrate with live music, ghost medals, photo backdrops, and post-race refreshments.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Current pricing: Half Marathon $119.95; 5K $49.95; Kids Run $17.95. Expo pricing: Half $129.95; 5K $54.95; Kids Run $18.95. The page also lists price increases: November 1—Half $89.95, 5K $27.95, Kids Run $12.95; December 3—Half $89.95, 5K $27.95, Kids Run $12.95; February 1—Half $89.95, 5K $34.95, Kids Run $14.95; July 1—Half $99.95, 5K $39.95, Kids Run $15.95; September 1—Half $109.95, 5K $44.95, Kids Run $16.95; October 1—Half $119.95, 5K $49.95, Kids Run $17.95. The page offers a $2.50 discount per registrant when 4 or more people register in the same transaction. Race-morning packet pickup has a $15 late fee.
Hours
Half Marathon: 8:00 am; 5K: 8:30 am; Kids Run: 11:00 am.
Ages
All ages for Kids Run and 5K; Half Marathon may have age restrictions based on difficulty.
Neighborhood
Provo Canyon
Food & Drink
Registered participants can get post-race food, water, Redmond Re-Lyte and chocolate milk; hot chocolate is available at the half-marathon start, and select aid stations offer GU.
Parking
Several parking lots are around Qualtrics by the finish line; do not park in blocked-off areas. Half Marathon participants must use the bus to get to the start; there is no self-transportation to the start. Be at the bus loading location by 6:15 AM to guarantee transportation. The bus loads from 5:30–6:30 AM at 5005 North 300 West, southwest of the finish line.
Pets
Dogs and pets are not allowed anywhere on the course.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Take the provided shuttle buses from Qualtrics to the half marathon start line, as no self-transportation to the start is permitted.
- Pick up your race packet and bib on Friday before race day to avoid a $15 late fee.
- Wear warm discardable layers or use the provided bag drop at the start, where temperatures can dip to 40°F or below.
Special Events & Promotions
- A costume contest starts at the half marathon start; the crowd votes on the top three male and female costumes, with prizes for the best group costume.
- The top three male and female costume contest winners can receive free or discounted race entries.
- Register four or more people in one transaction to get $2.50 off per registrant.
- The half marathon bag pickup location at the finish is new this season.
Links & Contact
Run by Runtastic Events
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are dogs or pets allowed on the course?
No, dogs and pets are not permitted anywhere on the course for the safety of runners.
How does the costume contest work?
Held at the half marathon start line, the crowd votes on the top male, female, and group costumes for prizes and race entries.
What fuel is available at the aid stations?
Aid stations provide Redmond Re-Lyte and water, with select stations also providing GU energy gels.
What is offered in the post-race celebration area?
Participants can enjoy live music, finisher photos, vendor booths, a PR bell, and refreshments including water, chocolate milk, and Re-Lyte.
Where does bag drop pickup take place?
Half marathon drop bags can be retrieved after the race at the Qualtrics Cloud Village parking lot north of the finish line.
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