Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago
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Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago
Spooky Sprint is a Halloween-themed running event in Greater Chicago scheduled for 10/25/2026. The event offers multiple distance options, plus in-person and virtual participation choices.
Distances offered:
- Kids Dash, 50 m (ages 10 and under)
- 1 Mile, untimed
- 5K, 3.1 Miles
- 10K, 6.2 Miles
- Half Marathon, 13.1 Miles
- Virtual Race, run anywhere
- Volunteer then Run, volunteer before running any distance
Registration opens 10/11/2025. Closing dates and fees vary by event: Half Marathon registration closes 04/29/2026 with a fee of $60.00; 5K and 10K registration close 07/22/2026 with fees of $38.00. Other event registrations close on 10/25/2026; listed fees include $17.00 for the Kids Dash and Volunteer then Run, $22.00 for the 1 Mile, and $42.00 for the Virtual Race. Youth pricing of $17 applies for 5K and 10K participants age 12 and under.
Event services and included items are listed for specific distances. Several distances include a designer shirt, custom bib, and a finisher medal. The event uses chip timing with live results and awards, provides free photos, and offers treats at the finish line. The Kids Dash entry includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a medal; children may run the Kids Dash without swag at no charge. Volunteer then Run participants should arrive 30 minutes before packet pickup to assist before running. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
