Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk

Wheeling, USA

Expected October 2027

Our best guess from a single past year. We'll firm it up when the organiser confirms.

Distance

5km

Start Time

08:00

Terrain

Road

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

A festive 5 kilometre run and walk winds through Heritage Park and the streets of Wheeling, Illinois, with live music and entertainment keeping the morning lively. The route is open to runners, joggers and walkers of all ages, and families are welcome to bring strollers, though pets are not permitted. Once the last finisher is home, the celebration continues with awards, music and post-race refreshments. Everyone registered by 1 October receives an exclusive race shirt, in unisex adult sizes or youth sizes for children, along with a participation medal.

Scenic route through Heritage Park
Streets of Wheeling
Live music and entertainment along the way
Finish line party with awards and treats

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Wheeling Park District, 100 Community Blvd, Wheeling, IL 60090

Finish

Wheeling Park District, 100 Community Blvd, Wheeling, IL 60090

Terrain

Park paths and local streets through Heritage Park and the community of Wheeling

Route

The 5K starts and finishes at the Wheeling Park District at 100 Community Blvd and follows a scenic route through Heritage Park and the surrounding streets of Wheeling.

Race Day

Race day begins with an 8:00 AM start on Sunday 26 October 2025 at the Wheeling Park District. Runners and walkers set off together, live music plays along the route, and awards, music and post-race treats follow at the finish.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Finisher t-shirt

Participation medal

Exclusive race shirt for entries received by 1 October (unisex adult sizes and youth sizes for kids)

Awards for top finishers

Live music and entertainment

Food after the finishPost-race refreshments with a party atmosphere, including tasty treats after the finish line

PrizesAwards are presented to the top finishers after the race. Youth shirt sizes are offered for children, and the event is designed to be a family day out rather than a serious race.

On the day

Food vendors

ParkingParking details are not published on the event listing. As the start is at the Wheeling Park District facility, arrive with extra time to find a space nearby.

Public transportWheeling sits in Chicago's northern suburbs and the venue is close to the town centre. Public transport information is not published on the listing, so check local train and bus options for the Wheeling area before race day.

AccessibilityThe course is a run/walk suitable for all ages and welcomes strollers.

Before you enter

DogsNo. Pets are not permitted at the Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk.

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Overview

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When does the Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk take place?

What is the deadline to receive a race shirt?

Is the 5K a race or can I walk it?

Are strollers allowed on the course?

What happens after the race?

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