Race the Dead
- Date Fri 31st October 2025
- Time 6:00PM CDT
- Location Towanda, Illinois
- Price $9.48 - $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling night of fun and fright at the Race the Dead event, taking place on Friday, October 31, 2025, in the charming town of Towanda, McLean. This exciting 5K fun run invites participants to dress up in their spookiest costumes and enjoy a unique running experience along a scenic route lined with glowing luminaries, including a pass by the historic haunted Towanda cemetery.
The race starts at sundown, around 6:00 PM, and although it is not officially timed, runners will be greeted by an illuminated clock at the finish line. Participants will enjoy a festive atmosphere with water stops offering seasonal treats, and those who arrive in costume may have a chance to win a special prize! Registration opens on September 3, with a fee of $20 that includes a long-sleeve technical shirt featuring a seasonal design, available until October 11. For those opting out of the shirt, entry is just $8 until October 24. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with excitement, community spirit, and a touch of Halloween magic!
The race starts at sundown, around 6:00 PM, and although it is not officially timed, runners will be greeted by an illuminated clock at the finish line. Participants will enjoy a festive atmosphere with water stops offering seasonal treats, and those who arrive in costume may have a chance to win a special prize! Registration opens on September 3, with a fee of $20 that includes a long-sleeve technical shirt featuring a seasonal design, available until October 11. For those opting out of the shirt, entry is just $8 until October 24. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with excitement, community spirit, and a touch of Halloween magic!
Organiser's Description
Registration Opens September 3
$20 with shirt ($2 LRC member discount)
Shirt is long sleeve technical with a seasonal image.
NOTE: REGISTRATION WITH SHIRT IS ONLY OPEN THROUGH OCT 11.
Entry without Shirt is $8 ($2 LRC member discount)
And is open for on-line registration through October 24.
PLACE
Kicks Bar and Grill
19578 N 1960 East Rd
Towanda, IL US 61776
DESCRIPTION
Race the Dead is a fun run opportunity to dress up and scare your fellow runners, hosted out of Kicks Bar and Grill in Towanda. The course is a flat 5K in length, but some don't make it past the first water stop. Scenic luminaries line the old (Dead) RT 66 course and you run past the historic haunted Towanda cemetery on this out and back course. The run is NOT officially timed, but there will be an illuminated clock at the finish line.
While the luminaries gorgeously define the course, we recommend you bring a flashlight, especially if you are a slower runner. Costumes are not required, but if you dress in your favorite Halloween costume you may win a prize.
Runners can hit the single water stop twice. The stop is located about .4 miles from the start/finish and offers water as well as some seasonal treats and refreshments.
Entry fee includes a coupon for a soft drink or beer at Kicks.
Race start is at sundown in Towanda which will be 6:00 PM this year. There could be some noise makers at the start, and depending on wind conditions the race will start +/- 60 seconds of official 6:00 PM sundown.
RACE CONTACT INFO:
Questions? Contact Kirby Cheek at [email protected] or call 309 533-8689. Leave a message and we will call you back.
$20 with shirt ($2 LRC member discount)
Shirt is long sleeve technical with a seasonal image.
NOTE: REGISTRATION WITH SHIRT IS ONLY OPEN THROUGH OCT 11.
Entry without Shirt is $8 ($2 LRC member discount)
And is open for on-line registration through October 24.
PLACE
Kicks Bar and Grill
19578 N 1960 East Rd
Towanda, IL US 61776
DESCRIPTION
Race the Dead is a fun run opportunity to dress up and scare your fellow runners, hosted out of Kicks Bar and Grill in Towanda. The course is a flat 5K in length, but some don't make it past the first water stop. Scenic luminaries line the old (Dead) RT 66 course and you run past the historic haunted Towanda cemetery on this out and back course. The run is NOT officially timed, but there will be an illuminated clock at the finish line.
While the luminaries gorgeously define the course, we recommend you bring a flashlight, especially if you are a slower runner. Costumes are not required, but if you dress in your favorite Halloween costume you may win a prize.
Runners can hit the single water stop twice. The stop is located about .4 miles from the start/finish and offers water as well as some seasonal treats and refreshments.
Entry fee includes a coupon for a soft drink or beer at Kicks.
Race start is at sundown in Towanda which will be 6:00 PM this year. There could be some noise makers at the start, and depending on wind conditions the race will start +/- 60 seconds of official 6:00 PM sundown.
RACE CONTACT INFO:
Questions? Contact Kirby Cheek at [email protected] or call 309 533-8689. Leave a message and we will call you back.
Races
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Race the Dead - With Shirt
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 31st October 2025 (6:00PM CDT)
$22.20
OPENS 09 SEP -
Race the Dead - No Shirt
Incl. $1.48 Fee
Fri 31st October 2025 (6:00PM CDT)
$9.48
OPENS 09 SEP
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