Early Pick Up
Thursday, Oct 29 | 4:30 - 7:00PM @ Olmsted Medical Center, Elton Hills Rehab Services
Day-Of Pick Up
Saturday, Oct 31 | 6:30AM at the RCTC Regional Sports Center
6:30AM | Packet pick-up opens
8:00AM | 1K start
8:30AM | Half Marathon & relay start
8:45AM | 5K Start
9:00AM | Post-race party starts
12:00PM | Course closes
Start Line
Just outside the Regional Sports Center at the intersection of Stadium View Pl SE and College Pkwy SE
Finish Line
Inside the Regional Sports Center in the Field House! This is also where day of packet pick up is and all the fun post race events including locals vendors, pumpkin painting, hot cider and cocoa, and a kids play area!
Welcome to the Haunted Halfie, a high-energy race weekend packed with fast running, Halloween fun, and unforgettable community spirit. Featuring a brand-new USATF-certified course and events for all ages, Haunted Halfie is designed to become Southeast Minnesota’s signature fall running event. Made possibly by Olmsted Medical Center.
LOCAL SUPPORTING LOCAL
Hosted by the local team behind the Med City Marathon, the Haunted Halfie brings together runners, families, local nonprofits, and community partners for a weekend that celebrates movement, connection, and giving back. Proceeds and partnerships from the event will help raise awareness and support for local mental health resources.
Get ready for a scary good time!
Expect a FAST and fun course filled with Halloween-themed cheer zones, costume contests, music, DJs, and energetic water stops hosted by local nonprofits and sports teams. Our “REST-IN-PACE” pacing team will help runners chase goals while keeping the atmosphere lively from start to finish.
Whether you’re racing for a PR or simply soaking in the experience, this course is built for fun!
Talking about mental health doesn’t have to be spooky….
The Haunted Halfie is proud to support local organizations that work to provide resources for families struggling with mental health, and that help break the stigma around mental health. This impacts all of us, and it is very close to home for our MCM team.
Aidan’s Light is an incredible local Rochester resource, helping shine a light on mental health and support suicide prevention. A portion of each registration is donated to this cause. Learn more about Aidan’s Light here https://aidans-light.org/
BECOME A CHARITY RUNNER!
We have a limited number of charity runner spots available! Charity runners receive a FREE registration to any event during the weekend and are asked to help advocate and work to raise a certain dollar amount agreed upon during registration for these charities. If interested in being a charity runner, please email director@hauntedhalfie.com
Thank you for supporting these great causes that help our community in need.
Race Day
6:30AM | Packet pick-up opens
8:00AM | 1K start
8:30AM | Half Marathon & relay start
8:45AM | 5K Start
9:00AM | Post-race party starts
12:00PM | Course closes
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP
Thursday, Oct 29 | 4:30 - 7:00PM
Olmsted Medical Center, Elton Hills Rehab Services
102 Elton Hills Drive NW Suite 200 Rochester, MN 55901
Day-Of Pick Up
Saturday, Oct 31 | opens at 6:30AM at the RCTC Regional Sports Center
Get your little monsters moving with a fun, festive Halloween 1K! Kids will run a course around the RCTC Sports Complex, surrounded by volunteers and RPD officers helping keep everyone safe, before crossing the finish line INSIDE the RCTC Field House!
Race Details
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Ages: 12 and under
Cost: $5 per child (includes a Little Monsters 1K run hat!)
Costumes: Absolutely encouraged!
Course: Around the RCTC Sports Complex. Click here for the course map.
Registration: Limited spots available. This race is expected to sell out!
STARTING LINE & RACE HEATS
The race begins at 8:00 AM, with runners starting in heats by grade level in this order:
5th & 6th Grade
3rd & 4th Grade
2nd Grade
1st Grade & Younger
IMPORTANT: Please keep your child OUT of the starting chute until their grade is called. Only the announced grade levels should enter the starting area. All other runners should wait off to the side.
CAN PARENTS RUN WITH THEIR KIDS?
YES! We encourage children to run independently if they're comfortable, but parents are welcome to accompany younger runners who need support.Parents running alongside their child do NOT need to register.
CHILD CLAIM TICKETS & FINISH LINE PICKUP
Each child's race bib includes a tear-off "Child Claim Ticket" that matches their bib number.
Parents/Guardians: Tear off the Child Claim Ticket before the race. Pin it to the FRONT of your shirt, preferably on your chest or shoulder. Have the ticket ready at the finish line inside the RCTC Field House to help volunteers reunite you with your child.
Please be ready to pick up your child promptly to keep the finish line chute moving.
Finish Line Treats: Water and granola bars will be available for all little runners!
POST-RACE HALLOWEEN FUN!
After the 1K, stick around for a spooky celebration inside the RCTC Field House!
Trick-or-Treating: Grab a bag and visit vendor booths for Halloween goodies!
Pumpkin Painting
Temporary Halloween Tattoos
Inflatable Obstacle Courses
Vendor Market & More!
Trick-or-treat stations will remain open through the end of the half marathon, so families participating in longer races can enjoy them later, too!
Don't forget your costumes! We can't wait to see all our little monsters at the starting line!
Aidan’s Light is an incredible local Rochester resource, helping shine a light on mental health and helping to prevent suicide. A portion of each registration is donated to this cause. Learn more about Aidan’s Light here https://aidans-light.org/
We have a limited number of charity runner spots available! Charity runners receive a FREE registration to any event during the weekend and are asked to help advocate and work to raise a certain dollar amount agreed upon during registration for these charities. If interested in being a charity runner, please email director@hauntedhalfie.com
Thank you for supporting these great causes that help our community in need.
All race day events are located at Rochester Community and Technical College Regional Sports Center | 851 30th Avenue SE
All pre and post race events are located inside the RCTC Field House.
PARKING
Parking is EXCELLENT at RCTC. There are many free large lots that surround the field house are within a couple minute walk from the packet pick-up and finish lines. Full site maps will be provided soon!
Rest in pace (RIP) team, presented by Mythical Mile Coaching
The RIP pacers will hold steady along the courses to give you a great option for pacing.
PACE TIMES
1:35 (7:15/mile)
1:40 (7:38/mile)
1:45 (8:00/mile)
1:50 (8:24/mile)
1:55 (8:47/mile)
2:00 (9:10/mile)
2:10 (9:55/mile)
2:15 (10:17/mile)
2:20 (10:41/mile)
2:30 (11:26/mile)
It takes an entire horde of volunteers to make this event a success!
CLICK HERE to see our volunteer opportunities.
Note: all volunteers receive Haunted Halfie volunteer squad hoodie.
TEAM FUNDRAISING
The Haunted Halfie works with local sports teams and non-profits to offer fundraising donations in exchange for helping at this event. If interested in getting your team involved, please email us at director@hauntedhalfie.com
Not with a team but still want to support?! You’re the best!
We will open an online signupgenius link here soon! Simply check the available slots and timelines and register for the event that works best for you. All volunteers receive a festive haunted halfie volunteer shirt
YOU CAN MANAGE YOUR REGISTRATION THROUGH YOUR RUNSIGNUP.COM PROFILE
You can transfer to RUN A DIFFERENT DISTANCE within the same race up to 3 days before the run. If you are transferring to a more expensive race you’ll have to pay the difference of the registration fees. This can be managed on your Run Sign Up profile.
You can DEFER/TRANSFER YOUR REGISTRATION to next year’s race or any other All Community Events race for $15 up to 3 days before the run. This can be managed on your Run Sign Up profile.
You can transfer to the VIRTUAL CATEGORY within the same race up to 12 days before the live race day.
You can CHANGE YOUR SHIRT SIZE and any other add-ons up to 3 days before the race day. This can be managed on your Run Sign Up profile.
You can transfer your registration/bib # to another participant for $6 up to 3 days before the run. This can be managed on your Run Sign Up profile.
Need help managing your registration? Click here for tutorials.
VIRTUAL RUN FAQs
Your gear will typically arrive 1 – 4 days before the race day. It will be sent to the address you entered during registration. To submit your virtual run results, click on this year’s results link in the “RESULTS, RECORD TIMES, AWARDS & PHOTOS” accordion above. Then, click the virtual run tab and enter your result.
You can TRANSFER TO THE VIRTUAL CATEGORY within the same race free of charge before the packet mailings have been shipped (approximately 10 days before race day). The virtual category will close once packet mailings are shipped. If you are transferring to a more expensive race you’ll have to pay the difference of the registration fees. This can be managed on your Run Sign Up profile.
All WATER STATIONS include water and Half Marathon water stations include water and sports drink.
There will be no GEAR CHECK on the event site.
If you ordered your RACE PACKET TO BE MAILED TO YOU or signed up for the virtual run, your gear will typically arrive 1 – 4 days before the race day. It will be sent to the address you entered in during registration. If your package does not arrive before the race day, please come to packet pick up or the race site where you will be re-assigned your bib and gear.
Participant gear must be picked up at pre-event pickup or event day. After event day gear may not be available for post-race requests. If you do not pick up your participant gear, there will be a fee to have it mailed to you.
Headphones/iPod/mp3 devices are allowed, though are strongly not recommended. It is the participant’s responsibility to make sure that they do not impair their ability to hear and detect present or potential hazards and dangers.
Runners and walkers can participate in this race. See the schedule above for the time limit.
If at any time you require assistance throughout the run please notify a volunteer or course monitor.
All participants are required to sign an online waiver.
No Dogs. Strollers are allowed for walkers & joggers only, must start in the back of the starting corral and the parent/guardian must sign a waiver on behalf of their child(ren) in the stroller.
This run will be chip timed. Participants wear a timing chip integrated with their bib number that starts their individual time when they cross the start line and stops it when they cross the finish line.
The run will start rain, snow or shine. The run could be delayed due to lightning or other dangerous conditions. The above schedule is weather-dependent.
