Race the Dead 2026 — Towanda, IL

Date
October 30, 2026
Location
Towanda, IL
Venue
19578 N 1960 East Rd
Start Time
5:53 PM
Entry Fee
$8.00 – $20.00
Events
Race The Dead - With Shirt, Race The Dead - No Shirt
Includes
T-Shirt
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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. The course is a flat 5K in length, but some don't make it past the first water stop. Scenic luminaries line the old (Dead) RT 66 course and you run past the historic haunted Towanda cemetery on this out and back course. The run is NOT officially timed, but there will be an illuminated clock at the finish line. While the luminaries gorgeously define the course, we recommend you bring a flashlight, especially if you are a slower runner. Costumes are not required, but if you dress in your favorite

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When is Race the Dead 2026 — Towanda, IL?

Race the Dead 2026 — Towanda, IL takes place on October 30, 2026. The race is held in Towanda, Illinois.

Where is Race the Dead 2026 — Towanda, IL held?

Race the Dead 2026 — Towanda, IL is held at 19578 N 1960 East Rd in Towanda, Illinois.

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