Illinois · 5K
Race the Dead
Race the Dead is a 5K event held in Towanda, Illinois. Its next confirmed date is Friday, October 30, 2026.
- Race day
- October 30, 2026
- Location
- Towanda, IL
Race details
- Date
- Friday, October 30, 2026
- Location
- Towanda, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K
- Official website
- runsignup.com
About the Race the Dead
Registration Opens September 3 $20 with shirt ($2 LRC member discount) Shirt is long sleeve technical with a seasonal image. NOTE: Registration with shirt is only open through Oct 17. Entry without Shirt is $8 ($2 LRC member discount) And is open for on-line registration through October 30. PLACE Kicks Bar and Grill 19578 N 1960 East Rd Towanda, IL US 61776 DESCRIPTION Race the Dead is a fun run opportunity to dress up and scare your fellow runners, hosted out of Kicks Bar and Grill in Towanda.…
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Race the Dead: common questions
- When is the Race the Dead?
- The next confirmed date is Friday, October 30, 2026.
- Where is the Race the Dead held?
- In Towanda, Illinois.
- What distances does the Race the Dead offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Race the Dead?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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