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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Mahoney State Park, Ashland NE
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half
46–64°F · low rain risk
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2025
48–67°F
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2024
56–75°F
dry
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54–69°F
dry
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25–40°F
dry
2021
50–74°F
dry
2020
36–46°F
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2019
54–72°F
dry
2018
45–67°F
dry
2017
54–72°F
dry
2016
54–68°F
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About this race
Spooky Sprint - Lincoln
Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
Event Highlights
- Great Swag: designer shirt & custom medal
- Chip-Timing: live results and awards
- Free Photos: capture your moments
- Delicious Treats: waiting at the finish line
Family Fun
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Virtual Race Option
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
Youth Pricing
- 5k/10k: 12 & Under are only $17!
- Half Marathon: registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, awesome finisher medal!
- 10k: registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and awesome finisher medal!
- 5k: registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
- 1 Mile: registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
Kid's Dash
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
Important Registration Note
Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day to guarantee your shirt!
Race Details
Date: 2026-10-18
Location: Mahoney State Park, Ashland, NE
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