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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 33 races on the Illinois calendar that October. Unusually for a race, it falls on a Friday.
- Date
- Friday, October 30, 2026
- Location
- Towanda, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K
- Entry fee
- from $10 across event options; may include kids or shorter events. Check distance-specific prices and fees.
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?
Listed event options start from $10. This minimum may be for a kids or shorter event. Check the official race page for your distance's current price and any additional fees.
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.
More races nearby
Within about 60 miles, ordered by approximate straight-line distance between listed locations.
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- Nov 8Redder for Edder 3 Mile Run and WalkNormal, IL
- Nov 14Just a Normal 5KNormal, IL
- Jan 9Frozen Fairway 5KNormal, IL
See every race on the Illinois calendar, Illinois 5Ks, or use the Race Finder for maps and filters.