The Murder Mile Halloween Horror returns to Franklin, Tennessee on October 31st, offering runners a night filled with haunted thrills and spooky surprises along its private course just minutes from downtown. This year marks the inaugural event of what promises to become an annual tradition, following in the footsteps of previous fright-filled runs like Haunted Half & Sinister Six. Participants can expect eerie lighting, spine-chilling sounds, and encounters that defy explanation as they navigate a 1-mile loop designed specifically for this night's terror.
Haunted Half Start: 19:00:00 • Fee: $60.39
Sinister Six Start: 19:00:00 • Fee: $33.16
On race morning, runners will gather at 9600 Big East Fork Road in Franklin to begin their journey through the haunted trail. The atmosphere is set to be chilling with temperatures hovering around average October conditions of about 17 degrees Celsius and an expected humidity level of nearly 68 percent. Trail conditions are firm but slightly soft, making for a unique running experience that challenges participants both physically and mentally. For those who dare to take part in the inaugural run, The Murder Mile Halloween Horror offers a rare blend of community spirit and supernatural excitement. Encouraging costumes and embracing all things spooky, this event has already garnered significant local interest among thrill-seekers looking for an unforgettable night out. As Franklin prepares for its first haunted run, participants will not only experience heart-pounding scares but also contribute to the growing tradition that promises to bring together runners of all ages in a unique celebration. The course itself is set on private land and features two climbs with fast runnable sections between them, leading up to an easy downhill section through a field back to the start/finish area. The terrain consists primarily of old logging roads, providing wide double-track paths that allow for both safety and excitement during this night run. Each lap presents its own surprises as participants draw from a Bag of Tricks which dictates their actions on subsequent loops. Weather conditions are expected to be typical for October in Franklin with temperatures ranging between 12 and 23 degrees Celsius, an average wind speed of around 10 kilometers per hour, and minimal rainfall risk. The course is illuminated primarily through eerie lighting that enhances the haunted experience without compromising visibility or safety. The Murder Mile Halloween Horror offers runners two distinct distances: - Haunted Half (approx. 22km) | fee=$60.39 - Sinister Six (1.1 miles per loop, multi-lap event) | fee=$33.16 Registration for the race can be completed online via https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=138491 with deadlines approaching rapidly as October progresses. Bib pickup details are available at 9600 Big East Fork Rd, where participants must bring a government-issued ID to collect their race materials. Runners should note the start location address of 9600 Big East Fork Rd and be prepared for age requirements that align with typical running events. First-time attendees should familiarize themselves with event rules regarding costumes and the prohibition on pets before attending The Murder Mile Halloween Horror in Franklin, Tennessee on October 31st. The Murder Mile Halloween Horror in Franklin, Tennessee is a unique opportunity to experience an unforgettable night of haunted fun while contributing to local traditions centered around this eerie yet engaging run.
Races Offered
Haunted Half
Oct 31, 2026
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Distance —
21.1K
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Type —
Running
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19:00
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$60.39
Sinister Six
Oct 31, 2026
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Distance —
9.7K
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Type —
Running
timer
19:00
sell
$33.16
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Franklin.
thermostatTemperature
11.8° / 22.8°
wb_sunnyFeels like
9.8° / 21.2°
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Avg sunshine hours
9h 2m
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Avg rainfall
1.3 mm
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Avg snowfall
—
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Avg wind speed
10.4 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain
Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny
Max UV Index
Moderate (4.0)
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Humidity
67.9%
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Sunrise
06:55
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Sunset
18:10
About Franklin
Learn more about the host city, Franklin.
Franklin is a city of 81,000 people (2018) in Tennessee, just a few miles south of Nashville.