What is the weather usually like on race day for the Spooky Sprint- Lincoln?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Ashland, NE, October race mornings typically start near 46°F and warm to around 64°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 1 of the last 10 years.

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Spooky Sprint- Lincoln

Ashland, NE

Sun, Oct 18, 2026

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When

Sunday, October 18th, 2026

Where

Mahoney State Park, Ashland NE

Distances

1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half

Typical weather

46–64°F · low rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years

2025

48–67°F

dry

2024

56–75°F

dry

2023

54–69°F

dry

2022

25–40°F

dry

2021

50–74°F

dry

2020

36–46°F

rain

2019

54–72°F

dry

2018

45–67°F

dry

2017

54–72°F

dry

2016

54–68°F

dry

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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 18

Partly cloudy · 36–56°F

Sunday, Oct 18starts near 36°F · 16% chance of rain · wind up to 5 mph

About this race

Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! 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-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

Half Marathon r egistration 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!
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!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!