Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K
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Event
The Rosehill Cemetery "Crypt" 5K Run/Walk takes place in October 2026 at Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 N. Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660. This is the 13th annual running on the cemetery grounds, which the organizer describes as a 350-acre Victorian-era site that opened in 1864. The course is run at night and is candlelit along cemetery paths. Organizers plan separate starts for the chip-timed race and the fun run to reduce early-course congestion.
Race details
- 5K Chip-Timed Run
- 5K Fun Run/Walk
All participants receive a long sleeve T-shirt and a finisher medal, plus glow necklaces and bracelets. The event includes entry to a nearby post-race party at Fireside Restaurant & Tavern; the party admission includes a complimentary sponsored beverage for participants aged 21 and over. Organizers note efforts to keep the course safe, including filling potholes, and say there will be additional lit statues and more family activities.
Participation fees vary by registration period; examples listed by the organizer include an early price of $42 for the chip-timed 5K and $37 for the fun run/walk. Packet pick-up is available in advance at Fleet Feet Lincoln Square, located at 4762 North Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
