Festival of Frights Haunted Hills Hustle is a running race on October 23, 2026 in Rockford, IL.
From the Organizer
Run or walk among the Halloween light displays at dusk and complete 1, 2, 3 or even 4 loops of the mile route. Costumes, strollers and pets are welcome! Proceeds are used to purchase Halloween costumes for local children in need!! T-shirts guaranteed through October 19th. Great door prizes!!
Host City
Population
147,649
as of 2023
City Elevation
760 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 64 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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Festival of Frights Haunted Hills Hustle
Oct 23, 2026