Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago

Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago

Spooky Sprint takes place on October 17, 2027 at Busse Woods Shelter 25 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The event offers multiple in-person races, a virtual race option, and a volunteer-then-run opportunity.

Available options include:

• 50 m Kids Dash
• 1 Mile
• 3.1 Miles (5K)
• 6.2 Miles (10K)
• 13.1 Miles (Half Marathon)
• Virtual Race
• Volunteer then Run
• Running Buddy Half Marathon 13.1 Miles (approval required)

Registration opens October 3, 2026 for most events and has specific closing dates by event. Fees vary by event; examples in the source data include $17 for the Kids Dash, $22 for the 1 Mile, $38 for the 5K and 10K, $50 for the Half Marathon, $42 for the Virtual Race, and a $0 fee for approved Running Buddy entries. Youth pricing for the 5K and 10K is listed as $17 for ages 12 and under.

Several distances include event swag such as a custom bib, designer shirt, and a finisher medal; the kids dash includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a kids' medal. The event notes chip timing with live results and awards, free photos, and treats at the finish line. The Volunteer then Run option asks volunteers to arrive 30 minutes before packet pickup and allows them to run any distance after volunteering. The virtual option permits running anywhere and at any time while still receiving event swag. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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