Haunted Oak 5K
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Distance
- Haunted Oak 5K · Kids Fun Run
From the Organizer
Join us for the Apocalyptic Event not to be missed!
Dress in your best Halloween attire. Do A TEST- DRIVE of your Halloween costume and get awarded zombie-rific prizes! First 200 pre-registered get limited edition Event GIFT so don't delay! All participants receive a medal!!!
What to expect!?
Participants will endure a run through haunted and zombie-infested HAUNTED OAK course, that takes place in Old Oak Country Club,14200 S Parker Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491. Those who wish to interact with the zombies will get to test your speed, endurance, and strength while trying to avoid the zombies! Costumes are highly encouraged so the zombies think that you are one of them!
Post-Race
After the run ( if you’re still alive) we’ll have beer, soda, water and …Bloody Maries at the cash bar for your further enjoyment!
Awards
Join us after the 5k for Zombie Costume Awards Ceremony!! Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers. There also will be prizes & awards for Best Couple, Creepy super hero, Best Little Terror and drop Dead Beauty costumes!
Proceeds from the event go to fund three areas of Chicago Lithuanians Rotary Club giving:
- The Rotary Foundation’s international peace, education, health, and community development programs, in particular, Rotary International's worldwide effort to eliminate polio through our Polio Plus.
- Projects carried out by local schools and charitable organizations: such as backpack and school supply distribution, aide to women and children in shelters, and creating safe play areas for kids.
- Together with Chicago Lithuanians Running Club promote health awareness and a fitness lifestyle for children and adults in our communities.
Packet Pick-Up & Registration
Packet pick-up & Race day Registration will be available at Old Oak Country Club between 2:00 - 3:15 PM
Race start
Kids Fun Run starts at 3:40 pm , main race at 4pm
Results
Haunted Oak 5k is an officially timed event!
2017 Video
For a video of the 2017 race visit: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubofChicagolandLithuanians/videos/10155715449259178
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
60°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Romeoville Wfo, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Homer Glen, IL
Population
24,516
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 17 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Haunted Oak 5K?
- Haunted Oak 5K is a running race held in Homer Glen, Illinois on October 25, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Haunted Oak 5K?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Homer Glen, Illinois at Old Oak Country Club, Homer Glen, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Haunted Oak 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Haunted Oak 5K
Oct 25, 2026