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Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk

Sunday, October 25, 2026Wheeling, Illinois600 spots

Entry: $45
Days to go: 19

At a glance

Date: Oct 25, 2026
Location: Wheeling, Illinois
Distances: 5K
Registration: Registration open until Oct 25, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: runsignup.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

Race Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Registration Opens: May 1, 2025

Join us for a 5K run/walk celebrating the Day of the Dead. Run through picturesque Heritage Park and on the streets of Wheeling. Enjoy music and entertainment along the course. Hang out after the race for awards, music and food. Strollers and wagons are welcome. No pets allowed.

All participants will receive the following with their entry fee:

Participants who register prior to October 1, 2026 are guaranteed a shirt*

Adult size shirts will be unisex adult sizing

Kids size shirts will be youth sizing

*No additional shirts will be ordered after October 1st. Supplies are limited, register early to guarantee your shirt selection

Participation medals

Awards for 1st place finishers

Post-race refreshment table

A party-like atmosphere on the course and post-event celebration.

Professional chip timing

Free photo downloads after the event

Key dates

Registration opens

May 1, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Sep 1, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 25, 2026

19d

Race day

Oct 25, 2026

19d

Tier 2 ends

Oct 25, 2026

19d

Tier 3 ends

Oct 25, 2026

19d

Pricing

Current price

$45

Tier 2

Ends

Oct 25, 2026

Price progression

Tier 1

$35May 1, 2026

Tier 2

$45Sep 1, 2026

Tier 3

$55Oct 25, 2026

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