🎃 DID YOU KNOW? 🎃
The Haunted Half Marathon in Kingsport, Tennessee, was recognized by Runner’s World as one of the top half marathons in the U.S. In their 2015 feature titled “Your Perfect Half Marathon,” the race was celebrated for its festive atmosphere and unique Halloween theme.
Individuals
$45per entrant
- $40 Early bird special (Now-February 28)
- $45 March 1 - April 30
- $55 May 1 - July 31
- $65 August 1 - October 23
- $70 October 24 & 25
2-4 Person Relay
$35per entrant
- $30 Early bird special (Now-February 28)
- $35 March 1 - April 30
- $40 May 1 - July 31
- $50 August 1 - October 23
- $55 Late registration (Packet Pickup on October 24 & 25)
- Deadline for guaranteed shirt and shirt-size is October 11, 2025
Virtual
$40
- Deadline for guaranteed shirt and shirt-size is October 11, 2025
Monster Mile
$30per entrant
PARKING INFORMATION
The parking lot at Food City and the Farmers Market is not available for event parking and signage will be placed saying no event parking in those lots.
The yellow highlighted areas are open for parking on race day. Some roads and parking lots will be closed or blocked off.
PLEASE help us out and park in the correct places.
Map/Course Info
The course will be marked with arrow stickers on the ground and The Goose Chase blue arrow signs along the course as well as other signs to signify that there is an event happening. We will have officers and volunteers also but please do your part and look over the course and/or watch the video. You do not have to memorize it but having a sense of direction is helpful for all. If you have any questions about the course, please email us at info@thegoosechase.org
Check out the map for the star that matches the location.
- Exchange 1: Lamont Greenbelt Access (2241 Lamont Street, Kingsport) – Near Mile Marker #3
- Exchange 2: Holston Valley Drive Trailhead (300 Holston Valley Drive, Kingsport) – Near Mile Marker #6
- Exchange 3: Boat Yard Landing Trailhead (2201 Netherland Inn Road, Kingsport) – Near Mile Marker #9
Shuttle: There will be shuttle(s) located near the start and finish area.
We need your help!
If you don’t want to run or walk, consider helping us by volunteering.
Water Stations
Thank you to Healthy Kingsport for providing water for the course and post race.
This race option which will be adult, kid, stroller, AND dog friendly! Feel free to dress up and make this a fun time for everyone! In the spirit of a family fun event, we will not be timing the race. The 1 mile course will stay on the track with the same start/finish as the half marathon. The race will begin at 8 a.m. This race will be $20 and all participants will receive a t-shirt.
T-shirt: Option of Monster Mile or Haunted Half Design.
Top three boy and girl finishers will receive an award.
COSTUME CONTEST
We LOVE to have fun and the costume contest is such an easy way to enjoy this event! Get dressed up in your Halloween costumes and join us for this contest! Funny, scary, DIY, bought, simple, extravagant…whatever you choose, come join us for the costume contest before the Half Marathon start. Anyone wanting to enter the contest will need to be at the start/finish line by 7 a.m. so that we can have our judges decide who will be the 2025 Haunted Half Marathon Costume Winner!
Awards
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top Grandmasters Male & Female
Top Masters Male & Female
Top 3 Male & Female Age Groups
(1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
Top 3 2-4 person relay for Coed, Female & Male
Best Costume – Male, Female, Family/Group
Special ‘THANK YOU’ to our sponsors & partners!
The Haunted Half Marathon is part of a 3 half marathon series called ‘The Trifecta’. The other half marathons include the Bluegrass Half Marathon and the Music & Miles Half Marathon. Register for all 3 races to receive this medal. For more information, please email us at info@thegoosechase.org
REFUND POLICY
The Goose Chase has a no refund policy due to the pre-ordering of event shirts, medals, bibs, etc. We understand that emergencies or last minute schedule changes do occur, therefore, to better accommodate you, we have some other options instead.
- You can transfer your entry to someone else
- You can switch to the virtual option and turn in your virtual race time at a later time, and still receive the shirt and medal.
- You can defer to the next year
If none of these options work for you and a refund is still needed, there will be a $10 service charge through September 30th and we are not responsible for the online registration fee. After October 1st, there will not be any refunds. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@thegoosechase.org