The road to your own record
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.
THE DREAM
Four events — 5km, 10km, half marathon (13.1 miles) and full marathon (26.2 miles) — take place on the same day at the same venue.
The race venue is Paul Boorman Trail Park in Longview.
It is one stop in the small local race series operated by US Road Running.
Finishers receive finisher medal and results, and also earn series points.
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.
Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.
Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.
From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.
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Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.
We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.
YOUR ENTRY
Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.
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RACE WEEK
Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.
From the 2025 edition| Event | Start |
|---|---|
| Marathon42.195km | 08:00 |
| Half21.0975km | 08:00 |
| 10K10km | 08:00 |
| 5K5km | 08:00 |
The events are the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.
The start is at 1505 Princeton Ave, Longview, TX, at 8:00 AM local time.
The finish is at Paul Boorman Trail Park.
Not yet confirmed in the official race guide
This may change for the next edition.
Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.
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.
Check the RunSignup page for confirmed details for each edition.
Longview Transit operates 6 citywide bus routes, but coverage directly to the trail is limited
Start/finish at Paul Boorman Trail Park, Longview, TX 75604 (trailhead access points at 121 Summers Dr and 919 W Marshall Ave). Longview Transit exists citywide but the trail park area is car-dependent; driving is the practical option.
Same as start - Paul Boorman Trail Park
Area has a Walk Score of 3/100 (car-dependent); public transit access is impractical for most runners.
No dedicated transit card system with meaningful visitor relevance; Longview, TX has a small municipal bus service (Longview Transit) but it's not practical for race-day logistics. Car access is standard for this event, cash/card accepted for parking.
Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.
The 2026 race takes place on October 3, and full marathon starts at 8:00 a.m. The full marathon Entry fee fee is $95.
The organizer states that the event typically has one or two staff members and no on-site EMS personnel.
Water support is also limited to the finish area, so participants are expected to carry any supplies they need between laps.
The organizer also advises participants to prepare for the weather and contact on-site staff if they need assistance.
Registration is handled through RunSignup.
Participants aged 1 to 15 receive a $5 age-discounted rate for all distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon.
The discounted rate is applied at checkout.
Times are local to Longview. Check the latest official information before the race.
STAY A LITTLE
From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.
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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.
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It was held on Sat, October 3, 2026. The next race is October 2027.
Not officially announced yet.
It's expected in October 2027;
the 2026 race was held on Sat, October 3, 2026.
Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $30.
Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K. (From the 2025 edition)
The race starts at 08:00. (From the 2025 edition)
1505 Princeton Ave, Longview, TX. (From the 2025 edition)
The events are the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.
The start is at 1505 Princeton Ave, Longview, TX, at 8:00 AM local time.
Paul Boorman Trail Park. (From the 2025 edition)