Tombstone 5K
Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 9:00am
The Tombstone 5K Run/Walk timed race runs through the beautiful historic cemetery of Mount Greenwood. Scare up some fun and grab your friends and dress up for this pre-Halloween run.
Proceeds from the race will go toward beautification projects on 95th Street and on 111th Street. We will also donate a portion of the proceeds to I Am Who I Am and the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation.
Participants are encouraged to run in costume.
Female/Male overall winners will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to Running Excels. Prizes will be given to the top 3 costume winners.
Registration fees
5K Closed
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$35.00May 30 - Oct 17
Untimed Walker Closed
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$30.00May 30 - Oct 17
Event Details
Packet Pick Up
Running Excels: 10328 S. Western Ave, Chicago. Thursday, 10.18.18 and Friday 10.19.18 from 12pm-7pm.
Race Participant Goody Bag All participants will receive a unisex hooded sweatshirt.
Race Day Registration
Race Day Registration will be available from 7:00-8:30am. Race Day Registration will be $40.00 for 5K and $35 for Untimed Walker and are not guaranteed to receive a Hoodie.
Awards
TOP FEMALE and MALE RUNNERS will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to Running Excels. Additionally, the top 3 male and female finishers in each age category will receive medals. (9 & under, 10-14, 15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over. BEST COSTUME will win $50.00 gift certificate to Running Excels. Winners of Best Costume must be present in order to receive their award.
Post Race Activities
Stay after the race for the refreshments, face painting and candy drop. DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR BEST COSTUMES AFTER THE RACE.
Parking
Free parking is available along 111th street and area residential streets. No parking will be available inside the cemetery on race day.
Results
Results will be posted online at , www.mychicagoathlete.com, www.runningexcels.com and http://timetoruntiming.com/2018-results/
Water Stations Water will be available at Mile 1, Mile 2 and at the finish of the race. Timing clocks will be located at the start and finish.
Safety
For safety reasons, bikes, skates and pets are NOT allowed on the course. Jogging strollers are permitted. We ask that you position yourself behind the runners as to not interfere with the start of the race. Walkers will be encouraged to start behind the runners.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Beverly Lynch
- excel@runningexcels.com
- Website
- Visit website