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Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)

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 7 days
Oct 24, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Boone · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$90Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, October 24, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 17, 2026
Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43) race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43) — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

All four events start at the same time.

The 5km, 10km, half marathon and full marathon all leave Clawson-Burnley Park at 8:30 a.m.

The organiser is US Road Running.

It describes the series as a small, community-focused set of races and provides finisher finisher medal, timing results and series points.

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.

Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43) runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43) — registration routes

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.

Marathon

Entry cost $90

until Oct 24, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $65

until Oct 24, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $45

until Oct 24, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $30

until Oct 24, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43) course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:30
EventStart
Marathon42.195km08:30
Half21.0975km08:30
10K10km08:30
5K5km08:30
START

Clawson-Burnley Park, Boone, NC

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The events are 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon. The start is at 355 M.L.K.

Jr. St, Boone, NC, at 8:30 AM local time.

Course is an out-and-back course along the same route.

Typical race-season temperature: around 13°C (55°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Aid stations
There is no medical staff on course, and water is available only at the finish.

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Where and when to collect your Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43) race bib

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

Pick up your bib at the expo

Like finisher medal Madness, this is a recurring series in the Haunted Series.
Following the series’ usual practice, bib is distributed on-site from 30 minutes to 10 minutes before the start, and there is no race-day registration.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startClawson-Burnley Park, 355 M.L.K.
  • Getting to the finishSame venue — Clawson-Burnley Park
  • Transit cardBoone, NC is served by AppalCART, a fare-free fixed-route bus system (free since 2005, 13 routes) — no card…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Clawson-Burnley Park, 355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone, NC 28607

Out-and-back course, repeated per distance. Boone's fare-free AppalCART transit system serves the area — the Blue Line stops near W King St & M.L.K.

Jr. St, roughly a short walk east to the park entrance.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same venue — Clawson-Burnley Park

5K=1x, 10K=2x, half=4x, full=8x of the out-and-back course; 6-hour time limit.

Map

Transit card

Boone, NC is served by AppalCART, a fare-free fixed-route bus system (free since 2005, 13 routes) — no card or fare needed to ride. Rural county routes outside town may charge $1-2 cash.

For race logistics most visitors will still rely on a car given the mountain terrain.

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.

The 2026 race takes place on October 24.

The 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon all start at 8:30 a.m., from Clawson-Burnley Park in Boone, North Carolina.

Entry fee entry fees are $30 for the 5K, $45 for the 10K, $65 for half marathon, and $90 for full marathon.

Participants aged 1 to 15 pay $5 for any distance.

Registration closes at 8:30 a.m. on race day.

The organizer has specified the following operating conditions.

There will be one or two staff members on site, with no medical personnel stationed at the venue.

Aid stations will be set up only in the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish.

Participants are advised to bring their own weather-appropriate gear and anything they need between laps.

Times are local to Boone. 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.

Charlotte: Uncover the Queen City's Black Legacy Walking Tour

Queen City Black Heritage Walking Tour · $27

View on GetYourGuide

La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Boone University

Hotel · 2.0km

8.7/10(1090)
View on Booking.com

Rent a car in Dunn (EconomyBookings)

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

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Hotels near the Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43) start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Boone University

Hotel · 2.0km

8.7/10(1090)
View on Booking.com

Hillside Hideaway- Container Home in Blowing Rock (4 miles from Appalachian Ski Mountain)

Accommodation · 3.2km

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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

Charlotte: Uncover the Queen City's Black Legacy Walking Tour

Queen City Black Heritage Walking Tour · $27

View on GetYourGuide

Rent a car in Dunn (EconomyBookings)

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

View on EconomyBookings

Boone 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

Asheville｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Asheville Airport

$157

View on Klook

Charlotte｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

$82

View on Klook

Charlotte: Uptown Charlotte Historian-Guided Tour

Uptown Charlotte Historic Guided Tour · $21

View on GetYourGuide

What to see in Boone after the race

Seeing Boone with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

The Queen City Experience: 90-min Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte Historical Shuttle Bus City Tour · $41

View on GetYourGuide

Charlotte's Best Historic City Tour (Eco-Friendly Electric Cart Ride)

$43

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Boone.

Total cost and budget for Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)

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Runner stories and questions about Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Frequently asked questions about Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)

FAQ
When does Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43) 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Boone, NC, United States.

How much is the Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43) 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $90.

What distances does Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43) 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43) 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:30.

Where does Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43) 2026 start?

Clawson-Burnley Park, Boone, NC.

What is the Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43) 2026 course like?

The events are 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.

The start is at 355 M.L.K.

Jr. St, Boone, NC, at 8:30 AM local time.

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