Haunted Forest Marathon

Canal Fulton, OH, USA · October 25, 2026

43°·59° high·Breezy·Dry

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43°at start

65° high

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Runners will face a temperature rise from 44°F at the start to 65°F by the finish. Winds will be light, with a max of 10 mph from the W, not significantly affecting performance. With humidity at 67%, it's advisable to hydrate frequently and adjust pace conservatively as temperatures climb.

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The Haunted Forest Marathon is a Halloween-themed marathon, half marathon, and 5K held each October in Canal Fulton, Ohio, on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. The course is USATF-certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier, with roughly one in five marathon finishers hitting a BQ time in recent years. Race weekend includes a costume-themed expo and course decorations, and proceeds support St. Helena Heritage Park and Canal Fulton's historic downtown. The event began in 2021 as the Spooktacular Festival of Races before adopting its current name.

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Race weekend

Sunday, October 25

8:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

8:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

8:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Haunted Forest Marathon?

The 2026 Haunted Forest Marathon will be held on Sunday October 25, 2026.

Is the Haunted Forest Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Haunted Forest Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Haunted Forest Marathon?

The time limit for the Haunted Forest Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Haunted Forest Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 65°F and a low of 43°F with a 2% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 5 years of data

Avg Temp

47°F

L:41° H:53°

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Conditions

Rain Freq

40%

2 of 5 yrs

Wind6mph

Dew40°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Haunted Forest Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	33°/52°	-	37°
2024 Haunted Forest Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	33°/49°	-	31°
2023 Haunted Forest Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2023	48°/49°	Light	47°
2022 Haunted Forest Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	41°/57°	-	37°
2021 Haunted Forest Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2021	50°/57°	Light	47°

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