Dive into the spooky spirit of Halloween with the Haunted Hustle Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K on Sunday, October 19, 2024, in Middleton, WI. Named America’s best place to live in 2007 by Money Magazine, Middleton sets the stage for the 12th annual Haunted Hustle, a race that combines athletic challenge with the fun and mystery of Halloween. The course, an intriguing mix of city streets, residential neighborhoods, and scenic trails along a creek feeding into Lake Mendota, offers a diverse running experience that captivates with both beauty and the thrill of the season.
Embracing the Halloween theme, participants are encouraged to run in costume, adding to the festive atmosphere of the event. The organizers ensure a family-oriented vibe, welcoming appropriate costumes that contribute to the event’s joyous and inclusive spirit. The race not only promises a physical test but also a journey through Middleton’s eerie legends, with haunted sites along the route and “scary” sights and sounds designed to entertain and spur on the runners.
