Event Schedule
6:45 – 7:45 am – Day of Packet Pick Up
7:00 – 7:45 am – Participant Face Painting
8:00 am – 5K Run/Walk Start
9:00 am – Awards
9:00 am – 10:00 am – Post-run Day of the Dead celebration
FEATURES
All participants will receive the following with their entry fee.
- Race Shirt
- Awards for 1st place finishers, see the award bracket below.
- Post-race refreshment table
- A party-like atmosphere on the course and post-event celebration.
- Professional chip timing
- Free photo downloads after the event
- *NEW FOR 2025* an exclusive finisher award!
AWARDS
Medals for Women and Men 1st place finishers in the following age categories:
- 5 yr to 9 yr
- 10 yr to 14 yr
- 15 yr to 19 yr
- 20 yr to 29 yr
- 30 yr to 39 yr
- 40 yr to 49 yr
- 50 yr to 59 yr
- 60 yr to 69 yr
- 70 yr to 79 yr
- 80+ years
PRE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 25 at 11:59pm
Online
No Refunds
RACE INFORMATION
3.1 Miles
PRE-RACE FACE PAINTING
7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
This is only open to registered runners, you must show your bib
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:45 – 7:45 am
Day of Packet Pick Up (to save time we suggest picking it up early)
6:45 am – 7:30 am
Race Day Registration (Please note: no registration will be taken after 7:30 am)
7:00 – 7:45 am
Participant Face Painting
8:00 am
5K Run/Walk Start
9:00 am
Awards
9:00 – 10:00 am
Post-run Day of the Dead celebration
PACKET PICKUP
Pre-Race Pick Up – Health and Fitness Center, 100 Community Blvd., Wheeling, IL. 60090
- Friday, October 24: 12:00 – 7:00 pm
- Saturday, October 25: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION
OCTOBER 26 | 6:45 – 7:30 AM
- ADULTS (13+): $50.00
- KIDS (12 and under): $40.00
*Please note no registration will be taken after 7:30 am. Race shirts will be available while supplies last.
FAQ
- What if I can’t run/walk the race? Can I get a refund?
- Entry fees are non-refundable. This means once we have received your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate.
- Are dogs allowed?
- Dogs are not allowed during the race, but are at the Post Event Celebration
- Are strollers allowed?
- Yes
- Can I walk the race?
- Yes, there are not time limits for finishing
- Do I need to be registered for the race to participate in the Post Event Celebration
- No, everyone is invited to join in fun
- Will there be gear check-in?
- No the race start and finish are very close to the parking lot all runners should use
