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Race the Dead
Towanda, Illinois · Friday, October 30, 2026 · 5K
Official race page & registration ↗Race the Dead takes place on Friday, October 30, 2026 in Towanda, Illinois. The race is run over 5K. For anyone travelling in, Normal is about 6 miles away and Aurora is about 89 miles away.
It is one of 188 races on the Illinois calendar that October. At $10, entry sits below the $25 median for an Illinois 5K. Unusually for a race, it falls on a Friday.
- Date
- Friday, October 30, 2026
- Location
- Towanda, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K
- Entry fee
- from $10
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.
Making a race weekend of it?
Stay near the start line in Towanda: check in Oct 29, out Oct 31.
Common questions
When is Race the Dead?
Race the Dead is scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026.
Where is Race the Dead held?
Race the Dead is held in Towanda, Illinois. It is about 6 miles from Normal and 89 miles from Aurora.
What distances does Race the Dead offer?
The listed distances are 5K.
How much does Race the Dead cost?
Entry is listed from $10. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for Race the Dead?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
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