Twilight Fun Run
- Date
- August 7, 2026
- Location
- 1037 N Smith St., Palatine, IL
- Distance
- Twilight Fun Run
From the Organizer
Light up the night on this exciting 2.25-mile course around Hamilton Park! This fun, non-competitive event kicks off at sundown, so grab your light-up running gear or any glow items you can find. Participants will receive a t-shirt with their entrance fee. Come early to enjoy pre-event activities, including games, a photo op, glow body paint, and music. Don’t miss this glowing good time!
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
83°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Palwaukee Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Palatine, IL
Population
66,548
as of 2023
Elevation
727 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Twilight Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Twilight Fun Run?
- Twilight Fun Run is a running race held in Palatine, Illinois on August 7, 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 Twilight Fun Run?
- Friday, August 7, 2026 in Palatine, Illinois at 1037 N Smith St., Palatine, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Twilight Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Twilight Fun Run
Aug 7, 2026