10th Annual Halloween Hustle 5K, Kid's Dash a Huge Success

Threatening skies and periods of light to heavy rain didn’t stop nearly 1,200 runners and walkers, both adults and children, from participating in the 10th annual Halloween Hustle 5K Fun Run and Walk and Kid’s Dash.

The Halloween spirit was set on high as people dressed up as minions, skeletons, super heroes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and other characters winded through the streets of historic downtown Palatine. Even family dogs and children in strollers were part of the action.

“This year was our best yet yet,” said Aaron Del Mar, founder of Adrenaline Sports Management, the company that presents the event. “Spirits are always high, and the people who participate are always such good sports - despite the weather we’ve had in years past.”

The top male finisher was James Akita with a time of 15:39 and the top female finisher was Elizabeth Chenoweth with a time of 19:05. Click here for the full list of those who places in all the age categories.

Thank you to the Halloween Hustle Kid’s Dash Sponsor: Palatine Patch and Patch.com. Patch is an independent U.S.-based local news and information platform. There 906 websites across the country, located in 23 states. To find a Patch.com site near you, visit http://patch.com/.

Thank you to Bronze Sponsor: The Law Offices of Roger Stelk: In practice for nearly 30 years in Arlington Heights, Roger Stelk through his practice provides high quality solutions for clients in the areas of family law and divorce, real estate and probate. Stelk has been named an Illinois Super Lawyer in the area of family law for the last two years and has also been given the Client’s Choice Award for divorce by Avvo. Visit http://www.stelklaw.com/ or call 847-506-7330.

Thank you to Showcase Vendors:

Epic Urgent and Family Care is an urgent/walk-in care clinic committed to providing patients in the Palatine area comprehensive and quick medical care. Doctors are passionate about delivering personalized care based on health concerns. Nost insurance is accepted and competitive self-pay rates are available. Open 365 days a year. Visit www.epichealthsystems.com or call 708-733-7750.

Dr. Jason Langslet, a NUCCA Chiropractor: A gentle and precise correction, NUCCA Care accounts for the importance of spinal balance while examining the structure of your nervous system. The practice understands unique mis-alignments through precise, accurate and small adjustments as well as careful monitoring and support. Visit http://www.nuccacare.com/ or call 847-272-1000.

Click here for more of our sponsors.

Charity Beneficiary: All of the proceeds from the Halloween Hustle 5k will go directly to benefit Fathers Helping Fathers (FHF), a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping fathers’ rights in the areas of parenting and raising awareness about the positive influence committed fathers have on the development of their children. FHF develops educational classes and development programs that help fathers in every aspect of being a parent from pre-birth classes, toddler training, and dealing with teenagers. FHF is also a frontrunner in the struggle to raise awareness about the positive influence fathers have on the development of their children and on the family structure itself. Fathers Helping Fathers is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation and all donations are tax deductible. To learn more about FHF, please visit their website at http://fathershelpingfathers.com/.

This event is presented by Adrenaline Sports Management, a Palatine-based event management company that specializes in the management of athletic events throughout the country.