Tombstone 5K
Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 8:30am
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.
We will be donating a portion of the proceeds exclusively to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation.
Participants are encouraged to run in costume.
Female/Male overall winners will receive a pair of Brooks Ghost running shoes courtesy of Running Excels. Prize awarded to winner of Best Costume.
The race packet includes a hoodie. YOU MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY, 10-11-19 TO BE GUARANTEED A HOODIE.
Registration fees
5K Closed
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$35.00Jun 1 - Oct 16
Untimed Walker Closed
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$30.00Jun 1 - Oct 16
Event Details
Packet Pick Up
Running Excels: 10328 S. Western Ave, Chicago. Thursday 10.17.19 and Friday 10.18.19 from 12:00pm-7:00pm.
Race Participant Goody Bag will include a hoodie. YOU MUST REGISTER BY 10-11-19 TO BE GUARANTEED A HOODIE.
Race Day Registration
Race Day Registration will be available from 7:00-8:00am. 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 pair of Brooks Ghost running shoes courtesy of 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) Prizes will be given to the Best Costume. Winners of Best Costume must be present in order to receive their award.
Post Race Activities
We invite you to stay after the race for the refreshments and complimentary face painting. DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR BEST COSTUME 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/2019-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