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Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location
Wheeling, IL
Wheeling Park District-Heritage Park, 100 Community Blvd, 60090
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Celebrate Day of the Dead with a festive 5K run/walk through picturesque Heritage Park, featuring music, entertainment, and a lively post-race party.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Festive

Join a vibrant 5K run/walk celebrating the Day of the Dead in Wheeling, Illinois. This event invites you to experience a festive atmosphere as you move through picturesque Heritage Park and local streets. Enjoy music and entertainment along the course, culminating in a lively post-race celebration with awards, more music, and refreshments. It's a wonderful opportunity for runners and walkers to embrace the spirit of the holiday in a welcoming setting.

What to expect

  • A festive 5K run/walk celebrating the Day of the Dead.
  • Enjoy music and entertainment on a picturesque course.
  • Post-race party with awards, music, and refreshments.

Standout details

  • Day of the Dead celebration theme
  • Picturesque Heritage Park course
  • Music and entertainment along the course
  • Strollers and wagons welcome

Perks & features

  • Food & Drink

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The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Race Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 8:00 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, 2025 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

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