Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Dash

🎃 TRICK OR TREAT! READY TO GET YOUR HUSTLE ON?

Round up your most spooktacular friends and family and register today for the Halloween Hustle® 5K and Kid’s Dash! Treat yourself and get in the Candy Corn spirit by joining us for this Halloween themed race on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Palatine! Come for the 5k, stay for the boos.

📅 RACE DATE

• Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

📍 LOCATION

• Venue: Adrenaline Special Event Office
• Address: 345 N Eric Dr, Palatine, IL 60067

⏰ RACE TIMES

• KIDS START: 8:30 AM
• 5K Start: 9:00 AM

📦 PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP

• LOCATION: Dick Pond Athletics
• DATE: Friday, October 24, 2025
• TIMES: 12-6 PM

🏃 RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP

• LOCATION: Adrenaline Special Events - Under the White Tents
• DATE: Saturday, October 25, 2025
• TIMES: 7:30 - 8:45 AM

If you are unable to attend Packet Pickup on the Friday before the race, you can pick it up on Race Day for a FEE. There is a $5.00 fee per packet, per paid participant that you can pay during registration or cash day-of. To avoid paying this fee, please attend Packet Pickup in person the day prior.

📬 PACKET SHIPPING

Make your life easier and skip the lines! All you need to do is choose the packet shipping option during registration and we will have your race packet shipped directly to your front door for only $15.95! Your packet includes your race shirt, bib, and more! If you opt for packet shipping during registration, there is no requirement to attend packet pick up. For those with tight schedules, verify your mailing address during registration. We will close packet mailing two weeks before the race, so be sure to sign up early! Packets will be shipped out the Monday before the race.

🎽 RACE SWAG

• Item: Halloween Hustle Long Sleeve Shirt
• Item: Finisher Medal
• Item: Race Bib
• Item: Free Breakfast Sandwich and Beer at Tap House Grill!

🎉 AFTER PARTY

Join us after the race at Tap House Grill for a free beer/drink, free half breakfast sandwich, music, awards and a fun time!

🤝 CHARITY

We’re proud to announce The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palatine as the beneficiary of the race.

🏆 AWARDS

The Top Three (3) Overall will receive an award along with each Top Three Male & Female Finishers in each age group. Age groups are as follows: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 and over. Awards ceremony will begin at approximately 10AM at Tap House Grill!

⏱️ TIMING

The Halloween Hustle 5K is an officially timed event using the disposable B-Tag timing system. Timing chips are attached directly to the back of your bib number and are to remain adhered for the duration of the event.

👶 STROLLERS, DOGS, AND WALKERS

• Strollers: Allowed, but start in the back and stay to the side.
• Dogs: We LOVE your fur babies, but please leave them at home.
• Walkers: Walkers, runners, joggers are all welcome!

💰 REFUNDS

Since the Halloween Hustle has many upfront costs, we have a strict policy of no refunds or exchanges, no person-to-person transfer, or no deferrals to a future year. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

🌐 RACE WEBSITE

FOR MORE INFORMATION: CLICK HERE

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🏅 VIRTUAL OPTION:

Same Race. Same Swag. Just YOUR Location!

The 2023 Virtual Halloween Hustle® is a 3.1 mile race at your choice of location, any duration of time, during the designated dates of October 24th-31st, 2021. Run by yourself or with a group, just get out and have a fun time!

• Time: Any day. Any Time. (October 24th-31st)
• How it Works:
  • Register for the Virtual Halloween Hustle® 5K Race (Domestic Only).
  • You will receive your swag (shirt, bib and medal) in the mail after you register.
  • Run/Walk your race during the designated dates (Oct. 24-31).
  • Wear your finisher medal proud upon completion!
  • Submit your Name, Date of Completion, and Time.
  • Enjoy the satisfaction of your success and being a part of the Halloween Hustle!