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Halloween Race Costumes - Part I

Halloween Race Costumes - Part I

Running costumes are one of the best parts of in-person races, so Halloween is our time to shine! If you're planning your next Halloween costume, check out our guide to putting together a great and festive Halloween race costume! Whether you’re looking for solo costumes or couples costumes, we have Halloween running costume ideas for any runner for any themed races!

HALLOWEEN RACE COSTUMES

1 Princess Costume


 

This costume idea is performance focused but offers so many different ways to take it to the max! Our Glass Slipper outfit ideas allow you to stay festive during your run, but you’ll still be well positioned to hit your PR!

Runner Princess Costume

  • These day of the run performance tights are the perfect medium for a fall run when it might be a little too chilly for shorts
  • Keep the hair off your face with a moisture-wicking visor to help you stay dry and cool (and on-theme!) with a day of the run reversible visor
  • Choose your favorite color in our day of the run shirts or tanks for a spooky skull to tie everything together
  • Stick to black on additional accessories to keep the skull designs the focal statement piece such as black performance socks


2 Super Hero Costumes


 

Build your own incredible running costume to fit your style for a classic option with your own flair! Unleash your inner hero on race day with a bold and dynamic superhero running costume!

Super Hero Running Costume

  • Start with our Incredible Runner tank top
  • Opt for a black tutu or a pair of tights for the bottoms
  • To take things to the max, get a cool mask or a cape to hide your secret identity!

3 Pirate Costumes


 

Set sail on your next race day adventure with a swashbuckling pirate running costume! This high-performance yet playful outfit combines athletic comfort with iconic pirate flair.

Pirate Running Costume

  • First, our Thought They Said Rum will make up the top of your outfit
  • Next opt for your choice of black running bottoms here - you can always add a black tutu to give it something with more flair
  • You can also accessorize with your choice Running Jewelry showing off your bounty!

 

4 Chicken + Egg Running Costumes

Chicken + Egg Running Costumes

 

It is finally time to figure out once and for all who comes first - the chicken or the egg! This adorable couple’s running costume has a competitive twist and can be as simple or as festive as you want!

Chicken + Egg Running Costumes

The Chicken:
  • To keep this cute, opt for pops of yellow throughout your costume! A performance white tank for women with a bright yellow tutu is an easy way to stand out in the crowd!
  • Add long orange socks or orange leg warmers for chick legs
  • A fake beak and a yellow feathered boa are great and inexpensive additions to get a bit crazier!
The Egg:
  • For the egg, you’re going to want to keep your outfit mostly white (surprising, we know)
  • A white performance tank for men with a drawing of an egg is a quick way to pull this off at the last minute and a bright yellow visor means you’ll both match and it’s a cute callback to an egg’s yolk.
  • If you’re good with DIY projects, get your scissors out and cut two shell shapes (add a crack for detail) from some cardboard and paint them white to be attached to the front and back of your shirt to form the egg


3 Ariel and Eric Running Costumes

Ariel and Eric Running Costumes

 

With how far Ariel was willing to go to trade in her fins for some feet, I am absolutely convinced that she would end up being a marathon runner so she could get the most out of them!

Ariel and Eric Running Costumes

Ariel:
  • For your upper half, you can either wear a purple sports bra or layer a purple bikini top over a white tee to get a similar look - or, make it even easier and grab our mermaid top! For your all-important mermaid tail, go with a green sequined tutu to mimic the shine of scales
  • A head accessory like our RokBANDs will also help to carry your theme through as these can be a hair tie, headband, or sweatband!
  • If you don’t have red hair and don’t want to commit to a sweaty wig, some bright streaks of temporary red hairspray from your local party store will go a long way

Pro Tip: Tape a fork to the outside of your water bottle so you can carry a prized dinglehopper with you!

Prince Eric:
  • Eric’s outfit is pretty simple so there’s not a ton of wiggle room, but that also means it’s easy to pull off!
  • For a shirt, you’ll need a white, long sleeve tee. Push or roll the sleeves up just below your elbow for maximum accuracy
  • Since you won’t be wearing boots, black running sneakers and mid-calf black socks will do the trick
  • While you definitely don’t need a legitimate cummerbund on your run, a bright red sash of some kind around your waist is a must to bring this look together

 

GET INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT

1 Let’s Get Spooky


 

If you love fall as much as I do, then going all-out in spooky and fun Halloween gear is a costume in and of itself! Maybe you’re a nightmare before a run and maybe you’re only a nightmare until you get your first cup of pumpkin spice coffee. Either way, these outfit ideas will look awesome as you cross the finish line!

Let’s Get Spooky

  • Definitely opt for a fun, seasonal shirt or tank to run in! Our Halloween apparel shop is stop #1 to find your top! We have multiple colors available for each design, but we suggest sticking to fall colors for your run
  • Choose Halloween socks that carry your theme through!
  • Add some flair! Don’t stop there - accessories can add so much whimsy and fun to your outfit! Add a themed headband for a more practical addition or opt for a Halloween tutu to put the fun in your fun run!



 

Not as gifted with a glue gun? Joining a run with only a week to spare? No sweat! For an easy way and quick way to dress for your Halloween run, check out all of our own costume options! From princesses to scoundrels to some friends from a galaxy far, far away, we’ve got you covered! Plus, if you want to keep it super easy and buy our entire costume, you get 15% off!

If you haven’t picked your Halloween race yet, check out all of our Halloween Virtual Races!

Need some more ideas? We’ve also put together a guide to group running costumes, BFF costumes, and family costumes! Check out our other Halloween running costume ideas!

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