Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 7:00PM CDT
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Price $47.50 - $52.84
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the spirited 12th Annual Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, in the heart of Chicago, Cook County. Set against the backdrop of the historic Rosehill Cemetery, which spans an impressive 350 acres, this unique event invites participants to run or walk through one of the city's most iconic and picturesque locations. As you navigate the scenic paths lined with stunning Victorian-era monuments and mausoleums, you'll be in the company of some of Chicago's most notable figures, including former mayors and legendary personalities.
This fun-filled day doesn't end with the race! After you cross the finish line, join us for a lively post-run celebration at the nearby Fireside Restaurant & Tavern, where you can relax, refuel, and share your experiences with fellow participants. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to enjoy the fall weather, the Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk promises a memorable experience that combines fitness, history, and community spirit. Don't miss out on this extraordinary event in one of Chicago's most fascinating locations!
This fun-filled day doesn't end with the race! After you cross the finish line, join us for a lively post-run celebration at the nearby Fireside Restaurant & Tavern, where you can relax, refuel, and share your experiences with fellow participants. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to enjoy the fall weather, the Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk promises a memorable experience that combines fitness, history, and community spirit. Don't miss out on this extraordinary event in one of Chicago's most fascinating locations!
Organiser's Description
Check out falls most spirited event! Its the 12th 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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