Lace Up Your Running Shoes For Moraine Valley FitRec Halloween 5K

PALOS HILLS, IL — Dig out your Chewbacca costume, dress up the kids, wear a mask and lace up your running shoes for the Halloween 5K run/walk and Kids Dash on Saturday, Oct. 26. The spooky annual 5K starts at 9 a.m. at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills

Participants can walk or run the officially timed 5K (3.1 mile) path throughout campus. The Kid’s Dash will start at 10:15 a.m. for children 3 to 12 years old. All pre-registered participants will receive a T-shirt. Costumes are encouraged.

Runners/walkers can sign their children up for the Little Pumpkins’ Patch, a free area open during and after the race that includes pumpkin decorating and various Halloween activities.
Registration is $40 for community members/alumni and $30 for Moraine Valley students/employees. Prices go up by $5 on Oct. 1. The Kid’s Dash is $15 until race day.

Anyone who wants to register their child for the Little Pumpkins Patch must be signed up for the race. For additional information or to register, visit Moraine Valley Fit Rec Halloween 5K.

Event sponsorship is available between $100 and $1,000. Proceeds from the event will go to the Moraine Valley Foundation, which provides student scholarships. For additional information or to register, visit Moraine Valley Fit Rec Halloween 5K