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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Lansing, MI (43) race photo

Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Lansing, MI (43)

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Lansing, MI (43) race photoLansing
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Jim Bowen from Hope Mills NC, US · CC BY 2.0File made available by Equality Michigan through the LGBT Free Media Collective · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Race date in 7 days
Oct 24, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Lansing · 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 ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 17, 2026
Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Lansing, MI (43) race photo
Jim Bowen from Hope Mills NC, US · CC BY 2.0
Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Lansing, MI (43) race photo
File made available by Equality Michigan through the LGBT Free Media Collective · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

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

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon all start at the same time from a single venue, Hawk Island Park.

Course uses a multi-lap format on the same section of course, with the finish area at the end of each lap.

It is a series race operated by US Road Running, with finisher finisher medal and results provided.

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 Lansing, MI (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,
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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 Lansing, MI (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 $95

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

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Lansing, MI (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

1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI

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

The start takes place at 1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI at 8:30 AM local time.

Course features an out-and-back format retracing the same route.

Typical race-season temperature: around 10°C (50°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Where and when to collect your Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Lansing, MI (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 direct fixed-route transit stop at venue
  • Transit cardLansing's CATA bus system accepts contactless tap-to-pay credit/debit cards and mobile wallets…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No direct fixed-route transit stop at venue

Start/finish is at Hawk Island Park, 1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI 48910 (out-and-back course). Official runsignup page confirms race date as Saturday, October 24, 2026, matching the provided date exactly.

Map

Getting to the finish

No direct fixed-route transit stop at venue

Same venue as start.

Map

Transit card

Lansing's CATA bus system accepts contactless tap-to-pay credit/debit cards and mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay) directly at the fare reader, so visitors can simply tap a bank card without buying a local card. The Transit app also supports trip planning and mobile fare payment; reloadable prepaid CATA fare cards were still listed as coming soon at last check, so contactless/mobile payment is currently the main cardless option.

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 will be held on October 24.

All four distances start at 8:30 AM local time, and registration closes at 8:30 AM on race day.

The start area is Hawk Island Park at 1601 E Cavanaugh Rd.

Water stations are available only in the finish area at the end of each lap and at the final finish.

The organizers advise preparing for the weather and leaving any supplies you need between laps in advance.

There is no on-site emergency medical staff, and only one or two event staff members are present.

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

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

Times are local to Lansing. 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.

Detroit Red Wings Ice Hockey Game at Little Caesars Arena

$48

View on Klook

Lansing, Michigan: Lansing Ghost Tour: Lost Legends and Laments by Lanternlight

$24

View on GetYourGuide

Lansing｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service at Lansing Capital Region International Airport

$414

View on Klook

Springhill Suites By Marriott East Lansing University Area

Hotel · 4.2km

8.2/10(176)
View on Booking.com

Lansing Car Rental (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, 13.1M & 26.2M at Lansing, MI (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.

Springhill Suites By Marriott East Lansing University Area

Hotel · 4.2km

8.2/10(176)
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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.

Detroit Red Wings Ice Hockey Game at Little Caesars Arena

$48

View on Klook

Lansing｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service at Lansing Capital Region International Airport

$414

View on Klook

Lansing 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

What to see in Lansing after the race

Seeing Lansing with the medal on

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

Lansing, Michigan: Lansing Ghost Tour: Lost Legends and Laments by Lanternlight

$24

View on GetYourGuide
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 Lansing.

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

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Lansing runners' room

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

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

It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Lansing, MI, United States.

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

The main event costs $95.

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

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

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

The race starts at 08:30.

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

1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI.

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

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

The start takes place at 1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI at 8:30 AM local time.

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