Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, October 25, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Wheeling (Wheeling Park District-Heritage Park). Distances: 5K. Entry from $45; the 5K goes from $45 to $55 after October 25.
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- Wheeling Park District-Heritage Park, Wheeling, IL 60090
- Area
- North Shore & North Suburbs, Chicago
- Distances
- 5K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $45 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Sunday, October 25, 2026: 5K $45 → $55
- Registration
- Open. Opened May 1, online signup closes Sunday, October 25, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by October 25 to pay $45 instead of $55.
Course and race notes
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.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.