Richmond, Virginia October 29, 2026
6.66 miles
of haunts & hills.
6:00 PM
Richmond, VA
One October night, Woodland Heights belongs to the runners. Cover exactly 6.66 miles through dark neighborhood streets, down by the river, and back to Spooky Heights before the night catches up with you.
Spooky Heights Run is an informal, self-supported run for anyone looking to cover some ground after dark. Fast splits are optional. Post-run hangout: TBD.
depends on it
Follow the
darkness.
A 6.66-mile loop beginning and ending at Spooky Heights in Richmond's Woodland Heights neighborhood.
- Run east down Stonewall past Canoe Run Park to the 21st Street entrance to JRPS.
- Head down the circular staircase, then west on the Fire Road past the Reedy Creek parking lot.
- Near the Nickel Bridge, cross the railroad tracks and climb the trail to Westover Hills Boulevard.
- Find your way to New Kent Road, then continue down to Forest Hill Park and all the way to the lake.
- Turn right at the lake, go around and up the hill, then head behind the pickleball courts to West 41st and Forest Hill Avenue.
- Cross Semmes at 34th Street. Turn left onto McDonough Street and follow it down to 29th Street.
- Turn left onto 29th, then cross Semmes again, watch out for scary cars, and turn left onto Springhill Avenue.
- Follow Springhill until it loops back onto West 34th, then find your way back to Spooky Heights. Did not get 6.66? Do what you gotta do.
Questions from
the other side.
Is this a race?+
Kind of. There may be a prize for the first runner. But it is still an informal, self-supported fun run. There is no timing, road closure, aid station, or on-course support. Run, walk, haunt, or float along at your own pace.
Will the course be marked?+
No. There are no official course markings, so please follow the provided route and know where you are going before you head out.
What should I bring?+
Bring everything you need for a safe night run: a headlamp, water, reflective or visibility gear, and weather-appropriate clothing.
What am I responsible for?+
You participate entirely at your own risk and are responsible for your own safety. Come prepared and know the route. Partner with a buddy if you are unfamiliar with the course. If you get lost, consider yourself in purgatory.
What if I can't run at 6 PM?+
There is an unofficial 6 AM start time. After you complete the run, stop by and get a sticker instead of a medal.
Is there a medal?+
That is our goal. We will wait to see how many people are interested before looking at ordering. Medals only go to those who complete the 6 PM run. Bonus points if you show us exactly 6.66 miles on your GPS device.
Will there be scares?+
Maybe. Think spooky vibes, not scare tactics. We will add a little fright where we can along the course, and we are looking for volunteers to help make the route scarier.
What is the weather policy?+
It is a 6.66-mile run. Why would we not run in bad weather? That said, conditions that make the route genuinely unsafe may change the plan. Watch Instagram for updates.
Is the course certified?+
We are SATAN-certified. Unlike traditional USATF methods, which rely on a measuring wheel, we use a highly accurate Blood Wheel: a proprietary instrument that measures every drop of blood drawn onto the course. Precision is guaranteed by forces beyond our control.
Is this really free?+
Yes. This is an informal neighborhood run, but donations are welcome to help offset the cost of medals.
But why?+
Back in 2020, we started Spooky Heights and made a deal with an unidentified entity: the haunt had to grow every year. Unfortunately, we missed the part where the agreement lasts for eternity. This run is simply our latest attempt to remain in good standing.
October 29, 2026 6 PM Richmond, VA
See you
at the haunt.
Join the run ↗
Informal run. Run at your own risk.