The Halloween Half Marathon Morristown, officially the Halloween Half Marathon and Relay, took place at Ginty Field, 49 Woodland Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, a 36-degree morning. Runners came in superhero costumes, including a Spider-Man suit and a red Incredibles shirt.
By The Pulse USA Morristown Staff. Drafted with AI assistance and checked by The Pulse USA Morristown staff.
Superhero Racing organized the Halloween Half Marathon Morristown, which started and finished at Ginty Field. Our Morristown Halloween Half Marathon preview has the pre-race details. Every registration benefits Morristown High School’s Interact program. Relay teams had two runners who split the half marathon between them.
A Spider-Man back on the relay
Robert Jameson ran the relay as Spider-Man, his favorite Marvel character. He came with his wife, who he said completed the race.
“I’m attending with my wife who completed the marathon,” Jameson said. “This is also my return to the relay after suffering an injury and am here to support my community.”
Running for family in Ecuador
Francisco Guaicha, another relay runner, was at the race for the first time. He ran in honor of his family in Ecuador.
“I’m excited to be here to participate and the only thing I have to say really is to Never give up,” Guaicha said.
How did the Halloween Half Marathon Morristown relay work?
In the relay, each runner covers about 6.55 miles, according to the organizer. The first teammate starts with the half marathoners at 9 a.m. The second waits in front of the firehouse at Ginty Field, about 200 meters from the starting line, for the handoff. New this year, according to the organizer, the first runner wears a timing wristband and passes it to the partner.
According to the organizer, runners were to find a water stop roughly every 2.5 miles, with Gatorade and Halloween candy at each. Also according to the organizer, pace groups were planned from 1:45 to 2:45. The organizers promised prizes for the best Halloween costumes.
Who helped out
According to the organizer, Saucony was providing running shoes for the first-place finishers, Atlantic Health was offering post-run massages, and runners could grab pizza from Columbia Inn and soft pretzels from Philly Pretzel Factory at the finish. Also according to the organizer, Fleet Feet Morristown, at 31 South Street, was hosting packet pickup the day before.
Looking for a post-race meal in the greater Morristown area? Browse MORRLOCAL (also written MorrLocal), The Pulse USA Morristown’s guide to locally owned restaurants in Morristown, NJ, and the greater Morristown area.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the Halloween Half Marathon in Morristown?
The Halloween Half Marathon Morristown, officially the Halloween Half Marathon and Relay, started and finished at Ginty Field, 49 Woodland Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960, on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
How did the relay work?
Each of the two runners on a relay team covers about 6.55 miles, according to the organizer. The first teammate starts at 9 a.m. with the half marathoners and passes a timing wristband to the second, who waits in front of the firehouse at Ginty Field.
Who benefits from the race?
Every registration benefits Morristown High School’s Interact program.
Upcoming events
Still have your running shoes on after the Halloween Half Marathon Morristown? Here’s what’s coming up around Morristown and Morris Plains this week, from our Morristown events calendar.
- Toad the Wet Sprocket: Rings – The Acoustic Tour: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown. An acoustic evening with the band.
- Croce Plays Croce: Thursday, Oct. 22, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown. A live concert of Jim Croce’s songs.
- Release & Restore Somatic Practice – Outdoor: Thursday, Oct. 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m., 33 Forest Avenue, Morris Plains. A guided outdoor somatic and Reiki session with Heather Sahi; $40 per person. Rain date is Friday, Oct. 23.
- Folk Project: John McCutcheon with Michael Arthur: Friday, Oct. 23, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown.
- Morristown Rotary Used Bike and Sewing Machine Collection Drive: Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to noon, Town Hall parking lot (rear of the building), 200 South Street, Morristown. Bring rust-free bikes and working portable sewing machines; a $20 donation per item is requested to help cover shipping.
