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TRICK OR TREAT! READY TO GET YOUR HUSTLE ON?
Round up your most spooktacular friends and family and join us for the 20th ANNIVERSARY of the Halloween Hustle® 5K and Kid’s Dash! Treat yourself and get in the spooky spirit by joining us for this Halloween themed race on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Palatine! Don’t miss out on celebrating two decades of this beloved tradition in Palatine!
SPOOKTACULAR SWAG
All 5K Ghouls and Goblins will receive a:
- Spooky long-sleeve dri-fit shirt
- Fang-tastic finisher medal
- Chipped-Time Race Bib AND
- Chilling free beer or potion (soft drink) at Tap House Grill.
Come for the run, stay for the boos and brews!
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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS
The 2025 Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Dash's offical charity partner is The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs. They are one of the largest Boys & Girls Club organizations in the state of Illinois. We expect to serve up to 200 Club members throughout the year with after school programming, summer programs, and athletics leagues for students from community elementary and junior high schools within District 15.
Support Boys and Girls Club!
$23
Raised of $2,500
TIMELINE
KIDS START: 8:30 AM
5K START: 9:00 AM
TAP HOUSE AFTER PARTY: 9:00 AM
AWARDS CEREMONY: 10:00 AM
PACKET PICK-UP
There are a few ways for you to get your race packet:
Packet Pick-Up – Grab your bib and race swag before race day at Dick Pond Running.
Race Day Packet Pick-Up – Available on-site for $5 if you prefer to pick it up on the morning of the race.
PACKET SHIPPING
Make your life easier and skip the lines! All you need to do is choose the packet shipping option during registration and we will have your race packet shipped directly to your front door for only $15.95!
PARKING
Free parking will be available at the Gateway Center Garage/Palatine Parking Deck
251 West Colfax Street or 220 N Smith St
AWARDS
The Top Three Male and Female 5K Overall will receive an award along with each Top Three Male & Female 5K Finishers in each age group. Age groups are as follows: 10 and under, every four years to 85 and over.
COSTUME CONTEST
And don't forget! You’ll also have the chance to show off your creative costume skills! Whether you're racing solo, with a partner, or as part of a team, we want to see your most festive and fun outfits.
Categories for the Costume Contest:
- Overall Group Costume
- Best Duo Costume
- Best Kids Costume
- Best Individual Costume
Awards and After Party at Tap House Grill: Winners from each category will be announced during the after party at Tap House Grill—the perfect spot to celebrate your race and costume creativity!
LITTLE GHOULS & GOBLINS
The Kids Dash at the Halloween Hustle is perfect for little ghouls and goblins ages 10 and under! Kids will race through a fun and festive course, and every participant will receive a:
- Special Halloween shirt
- Race bib
- Fnisher medal
- and a pumpkin to celebrate their accomplishment.
It’s a spook-tacular way for kids to get in on the Halloween fun while staying active! Don’t miss out on this fang-tastic event for your little ones!
Any questions? Contact us today!
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