Spooky Cross
Altoona, IA
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
1200 Venbury Dr, Altoona IA
40–56°F · low rain risk
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2025
36–51°F
dry
2024
40–63°F
dry
2023
25–36°F
dry
2022
41–65°F
dry
2021
38–51°F
dry
2020
40–63°F
dry
2019
27–39°F
dry
2018
40–58°F
dry
2017
26–37°F
dry
2016
50–70°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
We're headed back to where it began in Altoona for Spooky Cross! The original venue is back for 2025!
Registration Information
- Opening Time: Registration will open at 9 AM and close 15 minutes prior to the start of your race.
- Location: Registration will be located under the Zealous Racing tent on the North side of the Altoona Aquatics Park parking lot.
- Parking: Parking will be available in the Altoona Aquatics Park parking lot.
- Costume Reminder: Don't forget to bring a costume and have fun!
Day of Event Details
- Additional Cost: On site day of registrations will be an additional $10.
- Same Day Races: Additional same day races are only $10 each.
- Rules: All USAC rules apply.
- Requirements: Helmets must be worn by all participants while riding at any time during this event.
Spooky Costume Race
Back again! The Spooky Costume Race! Here are the criteria for bringing home the Spooky Trophy!
- Finishing Position: Your finishing position in the race.
- Costume: Your costume.
- Theatrics: Your character.
- Course for Kids: We will also have a small course set up for your little's to take a spin in between the tape throughout the day!
Directions to Venue
From I-80E:
Take exit 141 for US-65 S toward Altoona/Des Moines. Continue onto US-65 S. Take exit 83 for US-6/Hubbell Ave toward I-35. Turn left onto NE 46th Ave/8th St SW. Drive East for approximately 2 miles and Venbury Dr. is located at a stop light intersection with Community Choice Credit Union on the corner. Turn right on Venbury and head South past the Altoona Fire Station and the Altoona Aquatics Center will be on your right (West side of the road).
From I-80W:
Take exit 143 toward Altoona. Turn left onto State Hwy 945/NE 72nd St. Continue onto 1st Ave N. Turn right onto 8th St SW. Drive on 8th St. SW for approximately 1.5 miles and Venbury Dr. is located at a stop light intersection with Community Choice Credit Union on the corner. Turn left on Venbury and head South past the Altoona Fire Station and the Altoona Aquatics Center will be on your right (West side of the road).
Event Details
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