Runners enjoy Halloween as much as anyone. And every year there are a number of Halloween themed race events
for them to enjoy. Below, we've listed the half marathons.
Location : Thames Riverside, near Staines
Date : 25 October 2025
Run a multi-terrain half marathon along the side of the River Thames, near Staines. The majority of the route is tarmac, with a short section using grass.
Location : Oldham Town Centre
Date : 26 October 2025
Regarded as one of the toughest half marathons, the Oldham Halloween Half is very popular, attracting a lot of attention from
local running clubs, charities, other organisations and the general public.
Location : Ferry Meadows Country Park, Peterborough
Date : 26 October 2025
The Pumpkin Plod Half Marathon is part of a festival of races, including the Pumpkin Plod Marathon, 10K, 5K and ultramarathon.
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Worksop Halloween Half Marathon
Location : Clumber Park, Worksop
Date : 26 October 2025
Organised by local running club, Worksop Harriers, this is a popular Halloween half marathon, attracting 1,500 runners every year.
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Location : Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford
Date : 1 November 2025
Organised by How Hard Can it be Events, who organise many other fun races throughout the year, this morning event
is one of several of their Halloween races, and sure to be a lot of fun.
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Location : Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford
Date : 1 November 2025
Organised by How Hard Can it be Events, this is their evening Halloween themed event - great if you want to run a second
half marathon on the same day, or were were unable to run in the morning.
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Updated : 8 April 2025