Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk
Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk is a running race on October 25, 2026 in Wheeling, IL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 25, 2026 (94 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Race Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Registration Opens: May 1, 2026
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
58°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Palwaukee Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wheeling, IL
Population
38,495
as of 2023
City Elevation
650 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Days to train
- Race
- Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- October 25, 2026
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Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk
Oct 25, 2026