A dramatic photographic scene of a start line arch for the “Haunted Halfsy” half marathon standing on an empty road that gently curves into a misty, tree-lined distance. The inflatable arch is deep purple with neon-green trim and covered in friendly Halloween icons: smiling ghosts, cute bats, and goofy skulls. Overhead string lights with tiny pumpkin lanterns glow warmly against a cool pre-dawn sky. Low, fog-like ground mist curls around the base of the arch and along the road. The image is shot from a low-angle perspective, emphasizing the arch against the sky, with cinematic, moody lighting highlighting the arch and letting the trees fall into a soft, eerie shadow.

Haunted Halfsy

A spooky Halloween half marathon winding through Rochester, MN with costumes, cheers, and chill night air.

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A whimsical hydration station set up for the Haunted Halfsy half marathon featuring a long folding table draped in a bright orange cloth patterned with cartoon spiderwebs. On top, neatly arranged clear plastic cups of water and sports drink form colorful rows, flanked by large carved pumpkins with goofy, exaggerated faces and battery tea lights glowing inside. Behind the table, stacks of black and purple coolers and a playful sign shaped like a tombstone read “Thirsty Spirits Welcome.” Photographic realism captures the scene under soft overcast daylight, producing even, flattering light and minimal shadows. Shot at a three-quarter angle with moderate depth of field, the background reveals blurred autumn trees and course signage, giving an energetic, welcoming atmosphere.
A long, winding half marathon course marked by bright orange cones snakes through a quiet suburban street lined with leafless trees draped in playful Halloween decorations. Inflatable ghosts, cartoonish gravestones, and strings of smiling jack-o’-lantern lights decorate front yards. The scene is empty of people, focusing on the path itself, with a large banner over the road reading “Haunted Halfsy” in bold, festive lettering. Captured in photographic realism at eye level, late-afternoon golden hour light casts warm, elongated shadows and makes the autumn leaves glow, creating a lively yet slightly spooky atmosphere, with crisp focus throughout the frame.

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A long, winding half marathon course marked by bright orange cones snakes through a quiet suburban street lined with leafless trees draped in playful Halloween decorations. Inflatable ghosts, cartoonish gravestones, and strings of smiling jack-o’-lantern lights decorate front yards. The scene is empty of people, focusing on the path itself, with a large banner over the road reading “Haunted Halfsy” in bold, festive lettering. Captured in photographic realism at eye level, late-afternoon golden hour light casts warm, elongated shadows and makes the autumn leaves glow, creating a lively yet slightly spooky atmosphere, with crisp focus throughout the frame.

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Individual Half Marathon entry starts at $79 for early birds through June 30, increases to $89 from July 1–August 31, and closes at $99 from September 1 until registration sells out or online sign‑up ends the week of the race.

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✓ Chip-timed

✓ Race shirt

✓ Finisher medal

✓ Post-race treats

Last Minute

The Halloween Haunt Bundle (Half Marathon plus glow‑in‑the‑dark shirt and commemorative mug) is $99 during early bird, $109 for regular registration, and $119 for last‑minute sign‑ups at packet pickup in Rochester, MN, while supplies last.

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✓ Priority corral

✓ Bonus swag

✓ Photo downloads

✓ Charity support