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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (43)

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 24, 202642.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Race date in 9 days
Oct 24, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Chillicothe · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$95Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, October 24, 2026See how to enter ↗
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (43) — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The start is at Yoctangee Park in Chillicothe, Ohio.

The 5km, 10km, half marathon and full marathon all start together at 8:00 a.m.

The organiser is US Road Running.

It describes the event as a small local race that records finisher finisher medal, times 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, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (43) runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

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See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (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.

Registration platform RunSignup

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (43) course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
EventStart
Marathon42.195km08:00
Half21.0975km08:00
10K10km08:00
5K5km08:00
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe, OH

Start · Google Maps

The categories are 5K, 10K, 13.1M, and 26.2M.

The start takes place at Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe, OH at 8:00 AM local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 13°C (55°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Water stations

Where and when to collect your Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (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 startNo confirmed fixed-route public transit at venue
  • Transit cardThere is no practical public transit option for visiting racers, so driving or rideshare is recommended to…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No confirmed fixed-route public transit at venue

Start/finish is at Yoctangee Park, 1 Annex, N Park Dr, Chillicothe, OH 45601. Chillicothe is a small city; no dedicated public transit route to the park was confirmed in research — car access is the practical option. Official runsignup page confirms race date as Saturday, October 24, 2026, matching the provided date exactly.

Getting to the finish

No confirmed fixed-route public transit at venue

Same venue as start.

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 will be held on October 24.

All four events start at 8:00 AM from Yoctangee Park.

Entry fee costs $30 for 5K, $45 for 10K, half marathon $65, and full marathon $95.

Participants aged 1 to 15 pay $5 regardless of event.

Registration closes at 8:00 AM on race day.

The organizer has specified the following operating conditions.

There will be only one or two staff members on site, and no medical personnel will be stationed there.

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

Participants are advised to bring their own weather-appropriate gear and any supplies needed between laps.

Times are local to Chillicothe. 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.

John Glenn International Airport Lounge Service By Escape Lounge

$53

View on Klook

Great American Ball Park Tour with Reds Hof Museum Entry

Great American Ballpark Tour & Reds Hall of Fame · $32

View on GetYourGuide

Columbus | John Glenn Columbus International Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

$195

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Hotels near the Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (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.

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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.

John Glenn International Airport Lounge Service By Escape Lounge

$53

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Chillicothe

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Great American Ball Park Tour with Reds Hof Museum Entry

Great American Ballpark Tour & Reds Hall of Fame · $32

View on GetYourGuide

What to see in Chillicothe after the race

Seeing Chillicothe with the medal on

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

Columbus | John Glenn Columbus International Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

$195

View on Klook

Total cost and budget for Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (43)

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (43)

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Chillicothe runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (43)

FAQ
When does Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (43) 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Chillicothe, OH, United States.

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

The main event costs $95.

What distances does Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (43) 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (43) 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (43) 2026 start?

Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe, OH.

What is the Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (43) 2026 course like?

The categories are 5K, 10K, 13.1M, and 26.2M.

The start takes place at Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe, OH at 8:00 AM local time.

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