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Sunday, October 11th, 2026
Cascade Lake Park, Rochester MN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half
45–60°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
41–64°F
dry
2024
55–72°F
dry
2023
34–60°F
dry
2022
55–75°F
dry
2021
51–63°F
dry
2020
46–70°F
dry
2019
35–62°F
rain
2018
32–39°F
dry
2017
42–59°F
dry
2016
55–71°F
rain
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About this race
Spooky Sprint - Rochester
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: with live results and awards
- Free Photos: to capture your race day moments
- Delicious Treats: waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun awaits! 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-Based Pricing
Pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Race Information
- 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!)
Registration Deadline
Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Event Details
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