Race the Dead

Race the Dead is a Halloween-themed 5K held in Towanda, Illinois, hosted out of Kicks Bar and Grill. The flat out-and-back course runs along the luminary-lit old Route 66 corridor and past the historic Towanda cemetery, offering a festive, spooky atmosphere for runners and spectators. Two entry options exist: Race The Dead - With Shirt ($20; long‑sleeve technical shirt) and Race The Dead - No Shirt ($8).

Shirt registration is open through Oct 11; no‑shirt online registration runs through Oct 24. A single water stop can be taken twice. An illuminated finish clock and prize opportunities for costumes add to the fun, drink coupons included. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.