Scare Up Some Fun At Moraine Valley Halloween 5K

PALOS HILLS, IL — Dress up with the kids and head to eighth annual Halloween 5K run/walk on starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 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. A 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. All pre-registered participants receive a T-shirt. Costumes are encouraged.

Runners/walkers can sign their children up for the Little Pumpkin's Patch, a free family social distanced area open during and after the race that includes pumpkin decorating, a Kid's Dash race and other Halloween activities. Kids, and any adults, must wear masks to participate.

Registration is $40 for community members/alumni and $30 for Moraine Valley students/employees. Race day registration on Oct. 31 is $45 for community members and $35 for Moraine Valley students/employees. The Kid’s $10. Anyone who wants to register their child for the Pumpkin’s Patch must be signed up for the race.

Proceeds from the event will go to the Moraine Valley Foundation, which provides scholarships to students. For additional information or to register, visit Moraine Valley FitRec Halloween 5K.