McLeansboro Halloween Hustle 5K
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location McLeansboro, Illinois
- Price $17.45 - $28.05
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling day of fun and fitness at the McLeansboro Halloween Hustle 5K on Saturday, October 31, 2026! Set in the charming town of McLeansboro, Hamilton, this exciting event is part of the Halloween festivities and promises a fantastic time for participants of all ages. Whether you choose to don a spooky costume or come as you are, you'll be joining a spirited community event that supports important local projects, including Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and the renovations at Kids Kingdom.
The Halloween Hustle features a challenging double-loop course that is easy to follow, making it perfect for both runners and walkers. Starting and finishing near the corner of East Main and South Jackson Streets, the race begins with packet pick-up from 8:00 to 8:45 am. Participants will have the chance to compete for awards in various categories, including overall male and female awards, age group awards, and fun costume categories like Scariest, Most Original, and Cutest Costume! Plus, kids can join in the excitement with a fun run where every finisher receives an award. Don’t miss this festive opportunity to support your community while enjoying a fantastic Halloween-themed race!
The Halloween Hustle features a challenging double-loop course that is easy to follow, making it perfect for both runners and walkers. Starting and finishing near the corner of East Main and South Jackson Streets, the race begins with packet pick-up from 8:00 to 8:45 am. Participants will have the chance to compete for awards in various categories, including overall male and female awards, age group awards, and fun costume categories like Scariest, Most Original, and Cutest Costume! Plus, kids can join in the excitement with a fun run where every finisher receives an award. Don’t miss this festive opportunity to support your community while enjoying a fantastic Halloween-themed race!
Organiser's Description
Join us for our HALLOWEEN HUSTLE 5K, put on by the Womens Leadership Council of Hamilton County.
We are so excited to kick off the day of McLeansboros Halloween on the Square with a race that will help sponsor projects such as Dolly Partons Imagination Library for the children of Hamilton County and the renovations at Kids Kingdom.
Come out in costume or come as you are as we run and walk for a great cause!
PACKET PICK UP: 8:00-8:45 am on RACE DAY
LOCATION: NEAR THE PARKING LOT SOUTH OF LEXI LANE BOUTIQUE - CORNER OF EAST MAIN AND SOUTH JACKSON STREETS. RACE STARTS AND FINISHES IN THE SAME GENERAL AREA.
COURSE: CHALLENGING, DOUBLE-LOOP, EASY TO FOLLOW COURSE
AWARDS:
OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE AWARDS FOR TOP RUNNER AND WALKER
AWARDS TO THE TOP RUNNER IN EACH AGE GROUP
MALE AND FEMALE
(1-12,13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over)
AWARDS TO THE TOP WALKER IN EACH AGE GROUP
MALE AND FEMALE
(1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over)
KIDS FUN RUN: EACH FINISHER RECEIVES A FINISHERS AWARD
T-shirt registrations now closed - but you can still join us!
SPECIAL AWARDS: AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO PARTICIPANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES -
SCARIEST COSTUME (GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL), MOST ORIGINAL COSTUME (GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL), AND CUTEST COSTUME (GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL).
We are so excited to kick off the day of McLeansboros Halloween on the Square with a race that will help sponsor projects such as Dolly Partons Imagination Library for the children of Hamilton County and the renovations at Kids Kingdom.
Come out in costume or come as you are as we run and walk for a great cause!
PACKET PICK UP: 8:00-8:45 am on RACE DAY
LOCATION: NEAR THE PARKING LOT SOUTH OF LEXI LANE BOUTIQUE - CORNER OF EAST MAIN AND SOUTH JACKSON STREETS. RACE STARTS AND FINISHES IN THE SAME GENERAL AREA.
COURSE: CHALLENGING, DOUBLE-LOOP, EASY TO FOLLOW COURSE
AWARDS:
OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE AWARDS FOR TOP RUNNER AND WALKER
AWARDS TO THE TOP RUNNER IN EACH AGE GROUP
MALE AND FEMALE
(1-12,13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over)
AWARDS TO THE TOP WALKER IN EACH AGE GROUP
MALE AND FEMALE
(1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over)
KIDS FUN RUN: EACH FINISHER RECEIVES A FINISHERS AWARD
T-shirt registrations now closed - but you can still join us!
SPECIAL AWARDS: AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO PARTICIPANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES -
SCARIEST COSTUME (GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL), MOST ORIGINAL COSTUME (GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL), AND CUTEST COSTUME (GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL).
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