Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 19th October 2024
- Time 7:15PM CDT
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Price $49.64 - $57.11
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 12th annual Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 19th, 2024, in the heart of Chicago, Cook County! This spirited event invites you to embrace the beauty and history of one of the city's most iconic locations. Set within the sprawling 350-acre grounds of the Victorian-era Rosehill Cemetery, this unique 5K offers participants the chance to run or walk past stunning monuments, mausoleums, and scenic paths, all while honoring the legacy of notable figures who rest there, including former Chicago mayors and legendary personalities.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to enjoy the fall season, the Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K is perfect for everyone! After the race, don't miss the chance to celebrate at the nearby Fireside Restaurant & Tavern, where you can relax and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day filled with history, community spirit, and a touch of the supernatural!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to enjoy the fall season, the Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K is perfect for everyone! After the race, don't miss the chance to celebrate at the nearby Fireside Restaurant & Tavern, where you can relax and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day filled with history, community spirit, and a touch of the supernatural!
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.
Races
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5K Chip-Timed Run
Incl. $5.11 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th October 2024 (7:00PM CDT)
$57.11
CLOSED -
5K Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $4.64 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th October 2024 (7:15PM CDT)
$49.64
CLOSED
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