Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K
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Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk : October 2026
The Rosehill Cemetery 'Crypt' 5K Run/Walk is a nighttime 5-kilometre event held at Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago, IL (5800 N. Ravenswood Ave). The event offers two options: a 5K chip-timed run and a 5K fun run/walk. The course is candlelit and runs through the cemetery grounds on paved and scenic paths. Organizers provide an official course map.
Format, logistics and inclusions
All participants receive a long-sleeve T-shirt and a finisher medal, plus glow necklaces, bracelets and other light-up items. The entry includes access to a post-race party at the nearby Fireside Restaurant & Tavern; participants 21 and over may receive a sponsored beverage. Packet pick-up is available in the days before the event at Fleet Feet Lincoln Square, located at 4762 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago. Race day packet pick-up is also offered.
Participation fees vary by registration date and event. Listed prices on the event page range from $37 to $54 depending on the chosen event and the registration period. Organizers note efforts to keep the course safe, including filling potholes, and that there will be additional lit statues and family activities along the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
