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Marathon Details - Haunted Hustle Marathon

North America Marathons > USA > WI > Middleton > Haunted Hustle Marathon

Haunted Hustle Marathon

DreamBank Haunted Hustle Marathon & Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

Middleton, WI USA

October 21, 2018

http://www.hauntedhustlemadison.com

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The course is a beautiful scenic route winding through the streets and the Middleton trail system. There are stretches of complete tree cover. You will pass by ponds, creeks, and beware of haunting sights along the way!

Contact Information

Name:	TARA OSBORN
Address:	Capitol View Events LLC 1701 Deming Way #102 Middleton, WI 53562
Phone Number:	877-290-8608
Email:	Email the organizers

Runner Reviews (16)

Course 4.1

Organization 4.4

Spectators 3.6

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M. M. from Madison, WI (12/18/2013) "Fun Concept with Opportunity to Improve" (about: 2013) 11-50 previous marathons \| 2 Haunted Hustle Marathons COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I enjoy the fun, friendly concept of this event. The theme is carried out well, especially at the lower distances. The marathon course was tweaked this year, and not for the better. Two long loops in the conservancy without much fan support made for a dark section through some of those mentally tough miles. Personally I feel that much of this even is geared toward (and best for) the half marathon, 10k, and 5k distances. The marathon seemed more like the after thought than the actual event. Quality and design of race shirt was below average.
J. G. from Wisconsin (10/30/2013) "well-run, modest race" (about: 2013) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Well-stocked water stops with plenty of volunteers, well-marked course (which is important on this course for a straggler like myself), and the course had a nice mix of suburban roads, trails, and commercial streets (although the wind kicked up a bit in areas that offered no trees as shields). There's only one steep-ish hill, and it's not that long, but you have to do it twice. Nice to have pacers for a race of this size (only 260 or so). The small size meant settling for a rather generic shirt and medal, given to runners of all distances.
S. W. from Madison, WI (7/21/2013) "A Difficult Race for Beginners" (about: 2011) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was the first marathon that I've ever done before, and it was very tough! There were so many hills and the trail was slippery at times, especially on the bridges in the wooded areas. There weren't very many spectators when I needed them most (at miles 20-26) and this made it even more tough! I would not do this race if it is your first marathon unless you are up for the challenge!
J. S. from Quincy, IL (5/8/2013) "Small race, but provides lots of areas to spectate" (about: 2012) 3 previous marathons \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Course was great and so was the race. Since this was a small race, my girlfriend was able to meet me at many points along the way to take pictures and to assist me in anyway. This made me really comfortable and kept me going all the way until the end. I would recommend this race to anyone.
M. M. from Madison, wi (10/28/2012) "Fun race, well organized" (about: 2012) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This race keeps getting better every year. Lots of food and beer at the end of the race, better than in previous years. Well stocked aid stations, lots of porta potties, and easy parking. Important details like those make a difference, and this race does it well. Costumed races are always fun, this one draws a fun crowd. I'll be back.
T. P. from Whitewater, WI (10/20/2012) "Well done small town event" (about: 2012) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Superbly done for a small town event! It had many advantages of a much bigger city event. I did this for my 15th marathon, and it was the most fun one I have done. I will definitely will do this one again.
J. L. from Cashton, Wisconsin (11/11/2011) "Fun course a few flaws" (about: 2011) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 It is a very nice course. I love running hills so I didn't even notice them on the course. Shirts are nice (though they didn't have the size i orderded despite the fact I signed up in July). Finisher medals are decent enough. The volunteers overall were very friendly and enthusiastic and made the race that much more enjoyable. As others pointed out they ran out beer at the finish already at 3:30 mark for the marathon. My biggest complaint is that crossing an intersection between mile 14 and 15 a police officer stopped me as well as a few runners that came up behind me for a good minute to let traffic go through. He wasn't very friendly about it either. I didn't appreciate having hand shoved into my chest. In the many road races I have done I have never experienced this. Hopefully the traffic officers will be better next year or the course will be changed to avoid this intersections. Runners should never be stopped. Otherwise very good experience overall for my first marathon.
P. S. from Midwest (10/31/2011) "Fun Halloween concept, obvious growing pains" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 For a second year race, they have the basics in place. Lots of aid stations, staffed well most times, and some offered gels. Station location was often on top of a mile marker, which is bad- hard to hit splits on your watch and reach for fluids. Mile markers were hard to see resting on the ground- missed half of them in crowds. Ample course coning on this tricky marathon route was appreciated as some late mile course workers disappeared. Varied terrain made for interesting running, though the narrow paths & lanes were very crowded when meeting the half marathoners that started 1/2 hour later. This event cannot handle more runners than they now accept- simply not enough room on the paths to maintain safety and reasonable passing of slower runners. As for pre and post race details: race shirt is great- nice design on tech fabric, the single vendor expo left a lot to be desired- clothes very pricey, no Gu, no cheap throw away runner gloves, single cashier made for a long check out- requiring a second waiver signing at packet pickup makes one wonder what they're afraid of and is annoying- $32 pasta dinner door tickets is way over the top and explains the poor attendance of 80- running out of beer at the finish line for mid pack runners when a major sponsor is a brewery is unforgiveable, they could easily have restocked from their nearby facility. If you're prepared for a hilly course, this marathon offers a lot of variety and will challenge your abilities. Organization seems to be in place, but better follow through is needed in many places. For this size of an event 5 year age groups are in order- not 10 year. Surprisingly, no local running club seemed to be affiliated, which is a shame.
Hessel Verhage from St. Charles, IL (10/30/2011) "VEry WEll organized - FUN!" (about: 2011) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I ran this race as my first marathon. I was really impressed with the organization. I HATE bad organization.. You park 100 yards from the start line! The organizers and volunteers were fantastic... The themed aid stations were fun.. even had a guy jump out of the woods with a fake chain saw. the 18 - 21 mile stretch is bit boring but other than that fantastic.. it is a pretty hilly course and not easy.. but would definitely recommend this race
L. M. from Madison, WI (4/2/2011) "One of the best marathons out there" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Having done over 55 marathons in almost all states and several countries, I can honestly say that this is one of the best marathons out there. True, the course will not be lined with fans like Chicago or New York, but you also don't have to jockey for a place to run with 40,000 other people. The course was interesting, covering all types of terrain and surfaces, and going through the conservancy area was particularly nice. Fantastic organization, good parking availability, plenty of porta-pots, plenty of food/drink at aid stations, interesting tech shirt and medal, and I about died and went to heaven when I saw buffalo wings and mozzarella sticks at the finish line (along with many other food items). The costumed runners also were a fun diversion. I've never before repeated a marathon, but I will this one.

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M. M. from Madison, WI (12/18/2013) "Fun Concept with Opportunity to Improve" (about: 2013) 11-50 previous marathons \| 2 Haunted Hustle Marathons COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I enjoy the fun, friendly concept of this event. The theme is carried out well, especially at the lower distances. The marathon course was tweaked this year, and not for the better. Two long loops in the conservancy without much fan support made for a dark section through some of those mentally tough miles. Personally I feel that much of this even is geared toward (and best for) the half marathon, 10k, and 5k distances. The marathon seemed more like the after thought than the actual event. Quality and design of race shirt was below average.
J. G. from Wisconsin (10/30/2013) "well-run, modest race" (about: 2013) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Well-stocked water stops with plenty of volunteers, well-marked course (which is important on this course for a straggler like myself), and the course had a nice mix of suburban roads, trails, and commercial streets (although the wind kicked up a bit in areas that offered no trees as shields). There's only one steep-ish hill, and it's not that long, but you have to do it twice. Nice to have pacers for a race of this size (only 260 or so). The small size meant settling for a rather generic shirt and medal, given to runners of all distances.
S. W. from Madison, WI (7/21/2013) "A Difficult Race for Beginners" (about: 2011) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was the first marathon that I've ever done before, and it was very tough! There were so many hills and the trail was slippery at times, especially on the bridges in the wooded areas. There weren't very many spectators when I needed them most (at miles 20-26) and this made it even more tough! I would not do this race if it is your first marathon unless you are up for the challenge!
J. S. from Quincy, IL (5/8/2013) "Small race, but provides lots of areas to spectate" (about: 2012) 3 previous marathons \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Course was great and so was the race. Since this was a small race, my girlfriend was able to meet me at many points along the way to take pictures and to assist me in anyway. This made me really comfortable and kept me going all the way until the end. I would recommend this race to anyone.
M. M. from Madison, wi (10/28/2012) "Fun race, well organized" (about: 2012) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This race keeps getting better every year. Lots of food and beer at the end of the race, better than in previous years. Well stocked aid stations, lots of porta potties, and easy parking. Important details like those make a difference, and this race does it well. Costumed races are always fun, this one draws a fun crowd. I'll be back.
T. P. from Whitewater, WI (10/20/2012) "Well done small town event" (about: 2012) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Superbly done for a small town event! It had many advantages of a much bigger city event. I did this for my 15th marathon, and it was the most fun one I have done. I will definitely will do this one again.
J. L. from Cashton, Wisconsin (11/11/2011) "Fun course a few flaws" (about: 2011) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 It is a very nice course. I love running hills so I didn't even notice them on the course. Shirts are nice (though they didn't have the size i orderded despite the fact I signed up in July). Finisher medals are decent enough. The volunteers overall were very friendly and enthusiastic and made the race that much more enjoyable. As others pointed out they ran out beer at the finish already at 3:30 mark for the marathon. My biggest complaint is that crossing an intersection between mile 14 and 15 a police officer stopped me as well as a few runners that came up behind me for a good minute to let traffic go through. He wasn't very friendly about it either. I didn't appreciate having hand shoved into my chest. In the many road races I have done I have never experienced this. Hopefully the traffic officers will be better next year or the course will be changed to avoid this intersections. Runners should never be stopped. Otherwise very good experience overall for my first marathon.
P. S. from Midwest (10/31/2011) "Fun Halloween concept, obvious growing pains" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 For a second year race, they have the basics in place. Lots of aid stations, staffed well most times, and some offered gels. Station location was often on top of a mile marker, which is bad- hard to hit splits on your watch and reach for fluids. Mile markers were hard to see resting on the ground- missed half of them in crowds. Ample course coning on this tricky marathon route was appreciated as some late mile course workers disappeared. Varied terrain made for interesting running, though the narrow paths & lanes were very crowded when meeting the half marathoners that started 1/2 hour later. This event cannot handle more runners than they now accept- simply not enough room on the paths to maintain safety and reasonable passing of slower runners. As for pre and post race details: race shirt is great- nice design on tech fabric, the single vendor expo left a lot to be desired- clothes very pricey, no Gu, no cheap throw away runner gloves, single cashier made for a long check out- requiring a second waiver signing at packet pickup makes one wonder what they're afraid of and is annoying- $32 pasta dinner door tickets is way over the top and explains the poor attendance of 80- running out of beer at the finish line for mid pack runners when a major sponsor is a brewery is unforgiveable, they could easily have restocked from their nearby facility. If you're prepared for a hilly course, this marathon offers a lot of variety and will challenge your abilities. Organization seems to be in place, but better follow through is needed in many places. For this size of an event 5 year age groups are in order- not 10 year. Surprisingly, no local running club seemed to be affiliated, which is a shame.
Hessel Verhage from St. Charles, IL (10/30/2011) "VEry WEll organized - FUN!" (about: 2011) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I ran this race as my first marathon. I was really impressed with the organization. I HATE bad organization.. You park 100 yards from the start line! The organizers and volunteers were fantastic... The themed aid stations were fun.. even had a guy jump out of the woods with a fake chain saw. the 18 - 21 mile stretch is bit boring but other than that fantastic.. it is a pretty hilly course and not easy.. but would definitely recommend this race
L. M. from Madison, WI (4/2/2011) "One of the best marathons out there" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Haunted Hustle Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Having done over 55 marathons in almost all states and several countries, I can honestly say that this is one of the best marathons out there. True, the course will not be lined with fans like Chicago or New York, but you also don't have to jockey for a place to run with 40,000 other people. The course was interesting, covering all types of terrain and surfaces, and going through the conservancy area was particularly nice. Fantastic organization, good parking availability, plenty of porta-pots, plenty of food/drink at aid stations, interesting tech shirt and medal, and I about died and went to heaven when I saw buffalo wings and mozzarella sticks at the finish line (along with many other food items). The costumed runners also were a fun diversion. I've never before repeated a marathon, but I will this one.

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