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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Downtown Frankfort, Frankfort IL
5K
48–66°F · some rain risk
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60–79°F
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39–62°F
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40–63°F
dry
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35–45°F
dry
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47–66°F
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40–66°F
dry
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39–56°F
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43–55°F
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48–66°F
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69–84°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17
Cloudy · 44–52°F
Saturday, Oct 17starts near 44°F · 24% chance of rain · wind up to 16 mph
About this race
Event Details
Breidert Green/Prairie Park – Downtown Frankfort
Date: Saturday, October 17 | 10:30 AM
Same Day Registration begins at 9:30 AM
Race Highlights
Run, walk, creep, or crawl your way through Prairie Park!
Calling all ghouls, goblins, and frightfully fun families and friends—come dressed in your best costume and race for a chance to win spooktacular prizes in both the run and costume contest. This Halloween fun run is for all ages—individuals, families, and groups!
Race Options
- 100-Yard Dash: Ages 5 & under
- 1-Mile Fun Run: Ages 10 & under
- Timed 5K Run/Walk: All ages welcome!
All 100-yard and 1-mile finishers receive ribbons. In the 5K, overall male and female winners receive trophies, and first-place male and female finishers in each age group receive medals.
Registration
Register by October 16 and save $5. Participants registered by October 9 are guaranteed a shirt.
- $15: in costume
- $20: no costume / race day registration
Packet Pick-Up
October 12–16 | Village Hall
432 W. Nebraska Street | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Save time on race day and pick up your race packet in advance! Stop by Village Hall during packet pick-up hours to avoid waiting in line on race day.
Costume Contest Categories
All participants in costume are automatically entered to win prizes in:
- Best Family Theme
- Biggest Group Theme
- Funniest Costume
- Scariest Costume
- Most Creative Costume
Tricks & Treats at the Green
Enjoy DJ music, stilt walkers, a balloon artist, face painting, hot chocolate, donuts, a bonfire, and more after the run!
More Information
For further details, visit the official page: Scary At The Prairie.
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