Haunts & Hallows

North Virginia Beach, United States • 26 Oct 2025

Event overview

Haunts & Hallows is a Half Marathon held in Virginia Beach, VA, organized by Winding Way Run Co. The event takes place on the trails of First Landing State Park. The organizer will donate to AIDNOW on behalf of the event and offers registrants the option to make an additional donation. Registration is not refundable or transferable, except for a pregnancy and postpartum policy adopted by the organizer. Runners must register by October 9 to guarantee the correct shirt size; general registration closes in the days before the event.

Course, support and awards

The course runs on trail terrain with roots, bridges and sandy sections and about 300 feet of total elevation gain. There is a 4 hour cutoff for the course. Runners will encounter four aid stations stocked with Tailwind, water and soda; additional items may be available at the volunteers' discretion. Finish-line provisions include donuts from Glazed And Infuzed and coffee. All runners and volunteers receive a shirt, and all finishers receive a finisher beanie from BOCO. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers and to top male and female in the following age groups: juniors (under 21), masters (40-49), grand masters (50-59) and super masters (60 and over). A race photographer will take photos that are free to download. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
300 m+
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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