Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 19th October 2024
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Price $47.50 - $52.84
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a unique and spirited experience at the 11th Annual Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, October 19th, 2024, in the heart of Chicago’s historic North Side. This exciting event invites participants to explore the sprawling 350-acre grounds of Rosehill Cemetery, the largest cemetery in the city and second largest in Illinois, while enjoying the vibrant fall atmosphere. Runners and walkers alike will have the chance to traverse scenic paths lined with magnificent monuments and mausoleums, all while reflecting on the rich history of the eternal spirits who rest there, including notable figures such as Oscar Mayer and Cubs announcer Jack Brickhouse.
After the race, join the fun at the post-event celebration at the nearby Fireside Restaurant & Tavern, where you can relish in the camaraderie and achievements of the day. Don't miss out on this enchanting blend of fitness, history, and community spirit—mark your calendars for a memorable day at the Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K!
After the race, join the fun at the post-event celebration at the nearby Fireside Restaurant & Tavern, where you can relish in the camaraderie and achievements of the day. Don't miss out on this enchanting blend of fitness, history, and community spirit—mark your calendars for a memorable day at the Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K!
Organiser's Description
Check out falls most spirited event! Its the 11th annual 5K on the grounds of the north sides historic Rosehill Cemetery. Run or walk on the sprawling 350-acre Victorian-era cemetery that opened in 1864. Its by far the largest cemetery in the City of Chicago (and second largest in Illinois).
Monuments! Mausoleums! Scenic paths! And then theres the eternal spirits who reside in Rosehill. Among them: more than 10 Chicago mayors, Oscar Mayer, John G. Shedd, Cubs announcer Jack Brickhouse, legendary adman Leo Burnett, Sears founder Julius Rosenwald and scores of Civil War vets are just a few of the souls who call Rosehill home.
In addition, there will also be a post run/walk party at the close-by Fireside Restaurant & Tavern.
Monuments! Mausoleums! Scenic paths! And then theres the eternal spirits who reside in Rosehill. Among them: more than 10 Chicago mayors, Oscar Mayer, John G. Shedd, Cubs announcer Jack Brickhouse, legendary adman Leo Burnett, Sears founder Julius Rosenwald and scores of Civil War vets are just a few of the souls who call Rosehill home.
In addition, there will also be a post run/walk party at the close-by Fireside Restaurant & Tavern.
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