Spookasaurus (formerly Kooky Not Spooky), An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga
Spookasaurus (formerly Kooky Not Spooky), An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga logo

Spookasaurus (formerly Kooky Not Spooky), An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States View on map
Oct 24, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

What's better than running by yourself? Putting on a costume and running (or walking!) with a bunch of crazy fun people, that's what! Celebrate Halloween with us, running, walking, prancing,  parading along the beautiful Tennessee River, with a bunch of the funnest people you've ever met, and of course, tons of candy!

The course is basically completely flat, on a paved path that meanders by the Chickamauga Dam, behind the campus of Chattanooga State, and alongside the Tennessee River. We have toilets that flush and sinks with running water and soap. Because fighting with your costume in a port-o-potty sounds like a recipe for disaster.

You will pass the start/finish/aid station area multiple times throughout the race. This means you're welcome to leave a drop bag to access your own personal goodies and you can shed layers as you warm up. This is also a good place to reapply sunscreen, address any potential issues such as blisters, etc.

The race is super low-key and non-competitive; we'd prefer to race you vs. you, not you vs. anyone else. It's a group run type atmosphere, just with finish times and medals at the end! There is a 4 hour time limit for all distances. Walkers are welcome!

Your registration fee includes entry into the race distance of your choosing, race swag, finisher medal for all distances, and our usual aid station setup including Gatorade, water, Gu, and snacks and post-race food. We promise we will keep you full of all the candy you need to pre-game for the big night!

As with any other race put on by any other company, registration fees and add-on fees are final and are not refundable or transferable for any reason. Prices are subject to change. The races will go on rain, snow, or shine.

Costumes are encouraged, but not mandatory. This is a family event, so please keep your costume kid-friendly! We recommend doing a training run or two in your costume. We're happy to assist with first aid for chafing, but it's a lot easier if you are ready for it, instead of discovering it a couple of miles in! Strollers are welcome, just be responsible in your use of your stroller!

Pick your distance

Running

Hocus Pocus Half Marathon

Oct 24, 2026 Half-Marathon 8:30 AM
$75.00
Open

Terrifying 10K

Oct 24, 2026 10K 8:30 AM
$65.00
Open

Frightening 5K

Oct 24, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$55.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Chattanooga, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 9.8° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 19.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 8.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 19.8°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
13.5
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
4.1mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
76.2%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 24, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 24, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 00m

The sun rises at 7:55 AM and sets at 6:55 PM local time (EDT) in Chattanooga on October 24, 2026 — 11h 00m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 51 Chattanooga events

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