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Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run at Stable View

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 24, 202642.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events

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Race date in 4 days: Oct 24, 2026 Sat
City · Distance: Aiken · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee: $100Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenWed, September 2, 2026 ~ Sat, October 24, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 20, 2026

About the race How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This year, a new full marathon category has been added.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

Stable View · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

General entry

Entry cost $45

Online registration on RunSignup (10/2–10/24 tier)

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:45

Event	Start
Marathon42.195km	07:45
Half21.0975km	08:00
10K10km	08:30
5K5km	09:00

START

117 Stable Drive, Aiken, SC

Start · Google Maps

The events consist of the Mummifying Marathon, Headless Horseman Half Marathon, Thriller 10K, and Frightening 5K.

The start takes place at 117 Stable Drive, Aiken, SC, at 8:00 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 19°C (66°F): Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Restrooms

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Bib pickup

Race day on-site pickup 07:00-08:30 (Stable View)

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startNo train/subway/bus station nearby
Transit cardAiken, SC is a small town with no dedicated public transit card system.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No train/subway/bus station nearby

Start/finish at The Pavilion @ Stable View, 117 Stable Drive, Aiken, SC — a rural equestrian estate outside Aiken with on-site event parking; no public transit serves the property. Rural venue, car access only.

Packet pickup Fri 4-6pm or race-day 7:00-8:30am.

Map

Getting to the finish

No train/subway/bus station nearby

Same Pavilion location for finish; post-race food, showers, and an evening bluegrass concert are on-site.

Map

Start shuttle

None mentioned on the race page.

Transit card

Aiken, SC is a small town with no dedicated public transit card system. This is a car-access-only venue (the race is held at Stable View, a rural equestrian facility); visitors should plan on driving or renting a car.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Stable View is an equestrian facility spanning more than 1,000 acres, with course laid out across grounds of gentle hills and wooded trails.

With a Halloween theme, the half marathon is named 'Headless Horseman,' the 10K is called 'Thriller,' and the 5K is called 'Frightening.'

Bib pickup is not offered in advance and takes place on-site on race day from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m., and half marathon starts at 8:00 a.m.

Times are local to Aiken. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Time for you, before and after the finish

View all →

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

LOCAL TRANSIT2

Aiken car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Aiken Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on map Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map Seeing Aiken with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

Checklist Local eSIM · Trip.com Flight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelp Pace calculator

Once saved, you can open this page without an internet connection

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Aiken runners' room

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FAQ

When does Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run at Stable View 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Aiken, SC, United States.

How much is the Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run at Stable View 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $100.

What distances does Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run at Stable View 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run at Stable View 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:45.

Where does Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run at Stable View 2026 start?

117 Stable Drive, Aiken, SC.

What is the Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run at Stable View 2026 course like?

The events consist of the Mummifying Marathon, Headless Horseman Half Marathon, Thriller 10K, and Frightening 5K.

The start takes place at 117 Stable Drive, Aiken, SC, at 8:00 a.m. local time.

When does registration for Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run at Stable View 2026 open?

Registration runs from Wed, September 2, 2026 to Sat, October 24, 2026.

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Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run at Stable View

About Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run at Stable View — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run