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Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods

Sunday, October 25, 2026Chicago, Illinois

Entry: $40
Days to go: 19

At a glance

Date: Oct 25, 2026
Location: Chicago, 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

Howl-o-ween 5K is all about Running (or Walking) and supporting amazing animal shelters!

Join us on Sunday, October 26th, 2025 at 9:00 am CST for an exciting "Howl-o-ween Themed" event that features a beautiful paved route around Dan Ryan Forest Preserve and helps raise funds for K9's for Veterans NFP! This race is a sure thing for a great doggy good time! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.

5k Registration Includes:

Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Finisher Medal

Doggie Finisher Medallion!

Chip Timed Race Bib

Live Race Results

Finish Line Treats For Humans and Dogs!

Can I Run with My Pet? Absolutely! We are running to support pets, pet lovers, and animal charities! So you can run or walk with or without your pet!

Is registration required for Dogs? No. Dogs are welcome to participate in the 5k and are not required to sign up.

Unable to attend our Live Event. Join us virtually. Sign up here!

Key dates

Registration opens

May 29, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Aug 23, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Sep 12, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Sep 26, 2026

Tier 4 ends

Oct 16, 2026

10d

Registration closes

Oct 25, 2026

19d

Race day

Oct 25, 2026

19d

Tier 5 ends

Oct 25, 2026

19d

Tier 6 ends

Oct 25, 2026

19d

Pricing

Current price

$40

Tier 4

Ends

Oct 16, 2026

Price progression

Tier 1

$25May 29, 2026

Tier 2

$30Aug 23, 2026

Tier 3

$35Sep 12, 2026

Tier 4

$40Sep 26, 2026

Tier 5

$45Oct 16, 2026

Tier 6

$50Oct 25, 2026

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