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When
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Where
8652 W 95th St, Hickory Hills IL
Distance
5K
Typical weather
43–58°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
33–51°F
dry
2024
39–63°F
dry
2023
58–77°F
dry
2022
63–75°F
dry
2021
39–50°F
rain
2020
34–45°F
dry
2019
40–52°F
dry
2018
36–49°F
dry
2017
42–50°F
rain
2016
45–55°F
dry
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About this race
Howl Through The Hills
Date and Time
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM Start
Event Details
- Type: 5K Walk/Run
- Location: 8652 W 95th St, Hickory Hills, IL
- Co-hosted by: City of Hickory Hills and North Palos School District 117
- Supports: Local SERTOMA organization
Participant Information
- Shirt: All paid participants receive a LONG SLEEVE TECH SHIRT!
- Refreshments: Come early and enjoy light refreshments!
- Kids Dash: Stay after the race for free KIDS DASH and AWARDS CEREMONY!
- Registration: REGISTER EARLY for BEST PRICE and to RESERVE EVENT SHIRT!
Packet Pickup
- Pre Race Day: Packet pick up will be held at Hickory Hills City Hall on Friday, October 23rd from 3:30PM – 7:30PM.
- Race Day: Packet pick up and registration opens at 7:30AM.
- Shirt Availability: Registering after October 1st does not guarantee receiving a shirt in your desired size.
More Information
- Link: For more details, visit Howl Through The Hills.
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