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Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Old Oak Country Club, Homer Glen IL
5K
42–58°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
33–52°F
dry
2024
48–66°F
rain
2023
59–67°F
rain
2022
48–69°F
rain
2021
45–51°F
rain
2020
40–48°F
dry
2019
36–50°F
dry
2018
37–51°F
dry
2017
37–50°F
dry
2016
41–52°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
42°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 25
Cloudy · 51–70°F
Sunday, Oct 25starts near 51°F · 5% chance of rain · wind up to 15 mph
About this race
Join us for the Apocalyptic Event not to be missed!
Dress in your best Halloween attire. Do A TEST- DRIVE of your Halloween costume and get awarded zombie-rific prizes! First 200 pre-registered get limited edition Event GIFT so don't delay! All participants receive a medal!!!
What to expect!?
Participants will endure a run through haunted and zombie-infested HAUNTED OAK course, that takes place in Old Oak Country Club,14200 S Parker Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491. Those who wish to interact with the zombies will get to test your speed, endurance, and strength while trying to avoid the zombies! Costumes are highly encouraged so the zombies think that you are one of them!
Post-Race
After the run ( if you’re still alive) we’ll have beer, soda, water and …Bloody Maries at the cash bar for your further enjoyment!
Awards
Join us after the 5k for Zombie Costume Awards Ceremony!! Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers. There also will be prizes & awards for Best Couple, Creepy super hero, Best Little Terror and drop Dead Beauty costumes!
Proceeds from the event go to fund three areas of Chicago Lithuanians Rotary Club giving:
- The Rotary Foundation’s international peace, education, health, and community development programs, in particular, Rotary International's worldwide effort to eliminate polio through our Polio Plus.
- Projects carried out by local schools and charitable organizations: such as backpack and school supply distribution, aide to women and children in shelters, and creating safe play areas for kids.
- Together with Chicago Lithuanians Running Club promote health awareness and a fitness lifestyle for children and adults in our communities.
Packet Pick-Up & Registration
Packet pick-up & Race day Registration will be available at Old Oak Country Club between 2:00 - 3:15 PM
Race start
Kids Fun Run starts at 3:40 pm , main race at 4pm
Results
Haunted Oak 5k is an officially timed event!
2017 Video
For a video of the 2017 race visit: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubofChicagolandLithuanians/videos/10155715449259178
Course map
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