Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon

👻 Race Overview

• Event: 17th annual Haunted Half Marathon, Relay & 5K on October 25th!
• Location: 1 William L Jones Drive, Cookeville, TN
• URL: Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon
• Scenery: Enjoy the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains as you run!

🏃‍♂️ Course Details

• Start Line: Near the intersection of North Dixie Avenue and B Street on the Tennessee Tech campus.
• Route: A clockwise loop through Cookeville’s downtown and rural areas.
• Terrain: Mostly city streets and retail shops, transitioning to residential neighborhoods.
• Pace Requirement: Finish within 3.5 hours, maintaining a pace of 16 minutes per mile or better.

🎉 Team Options

• Relay Event: Three-person relay with legs of 4 miles, 4.7 miles, and 4.4 miles.
• 5K Race: Start and finish at the same points as the half marathon, covering the first mile of the half marathon.
• Inclusive: Open to both runners and walkers!
• Age Requirements: At least 12 years old for the half marathon: 10 years old for the 5K.

🌤️ Weather & Climate

• Location: Cookeville is situated on the Upper Cumberland Plateau of eastern Tennessee.
• October Weather: Typically mild to moderately warm, with average rainfall of 3.4 inches.
• Race Day Temperature: Average low is 42ºF and average high is 69ºF.
• Ideal Timing: October is the city's driest month of the year.