Race the Dead
- Date Fri 25th October 2024
- Location Towanda, Illinois
- Price $8.00 - $20.00
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Race the Dead, organized by Kirby Cheek, is a thrilling fun run event taking place on October 25th, 2024, in Towanda, McLean. Participants can register for $20 with a shirt, featuring a long sleeve technical design with a seasonal image, until October 11. Entry without a shirt is $8 and open for online registration until October 24. The 5K course is flat and features scenic luminaries along the old (Dead) RT 66 route, passing by the haunted Towanda cemetery. While the run is not officially timed, there will be an illuminated clock at the finish line. Costumes are encouraged, and prizes are up for grabs for the best Halloween attire. The race starts at sundown, approximately 6:00 PM, with a water stop offering seasonal treats and refreshments. Participants can enjoy a coupon for a soft drink or beer at Kicks Bar and Grill. For inquiries, contact Kirby Cheek at [email protected] or 309-533-8689. Get ready to Race the Dead in Towanda for a spooky and exciting evening!
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.
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