Minneapolis Halloween Run

Minneapolis Halloween Run takes place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on October 24, 2026, with three distances: a 5K, a 10K and a half marathon (13.1 miles). The route runs through the city on a Halloween theme, and plenty of the field turns out in costume.

Pick the distance that matches the fall you have had. The half marathon is the one that needs a real build — 12 to 16 weeks, a long run working up to about 11 miles, and one session a week at goal pace so the rhythm is familiar by race day. The 10K sits well for anyone with a decent aerobic base who does not want to commit to that, and the 5K works as a fast effort or a costume run depending on your mood. If you are racing seriously, think twice about the costume: anything that flaps or traps heat costs more than it looks like it should.