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When
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Where
2900 W 111th St, Chicago IL
Distance
5K
Typical weather
47–62°F · some rain risk
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2025
54–74°F
dry
2024
37–62°F
dry
2023
37–60°F
dry
2022
36–43°F
dry
2021
44–64°F
dry
2020
38–62°F
dry
2019
41–53°F
dry
2018
38–50°F
dry
2017
49–67°F
dry
2016
69–79°F
dry
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About this race
Tombstone 5K
Date and Time
- When: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time: 8:30am
- Location: 2900 W 111th St, Chicago, IL
- Race URL: Tombstone 5K Registration
Event Description
- Race Type: Timed run/walk
- Course: Through the historic cemetery of Mount Greenwood
- Theme: Pre-Halloween fun: costumes encouraged
- Beneficiary: Portion of proceeds go to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation
Awards and Medals
- Winners: Female and Male overall winners receive a pair of Brooks Ghost running shoes
- Medals: Given to 1st place finishers in each age group
- Transfer Policy: Bib can be transferred if you can't make it on race day
- Refund Policy: Race registrations are non-refundable
Race Packet
- Included: Race packet includes a hoodie
- Deadline: Must register by midnight Wednesday, September 30 to be guaranteed a hoodie
- Size Policy: Sweatshirt size cannot be altered after 9/29/26
Course map
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