Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 25, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago is a Halloween-themed race weekend in Darien, Illinois, on October 25, 2026. The half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, 5K, one-mile and kids dash all start at 9 a.m. Entrants get a custom bib, a designer shirt and a finisher medal, with chip timing, live results, awards, free photos and treats at the finish. A virtual option is available for anyone who cannot be there in person.
Chip timing and live results make this a practical choice when you want a number that counts rather than just a morning out. Take the half if you have been building through the fall and want a real measuring stick, the 10K or 5K if you are sharpening speed, and the untimed kids dash if the youngest members of the family want a bib of their own. Youth pricing keeps the shorter distances affordable.
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