Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Bolingbrook, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a hoodie or sweatshirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K | 5K | Oct 18, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 18.
Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Illinois ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Bolingbrook runs 37:04, about 11:56 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:20 and men in 30:18.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:06 AM, and the Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 710 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Remington Lakes Sports Complex, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results (T&H Timing) for Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:44 or better, the top quarter in 31:30, and half the field in 40:36; the last tenth came in after 1:02:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:18 | 26:17 |
| 20-29 | 29:48 | 24:21 |
| 30-39 | 30:20 | 25:38 |
| 40-49 | 27:22 | 33:06 |
| 50-59 | 35:45 | 28:55 |
| 60-69 | 38:40 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 75 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 106 to 185 finishers, and the median time dropped from 41:50 to 40:36.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 185 (+15%) | 40:36 | under 25:44 | 20:23 |
| 2024 | 161 (+52%) | 41:53 | under 27:28 | 17:05 |
| 2023 | 106 | 41:50 | under 25:43 | 18:44 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Illinois 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:30, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 18 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Remington Lakes Sports Complex, Bolingbrook, IL 60440Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 710 feet
- Included with entry
- Sweatshirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 18, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 13, 2024), 2023 (Oct 22, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Illinois ($35).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hoodie or sweatshirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 185 runners finished the Bolingbrook Howl-O-Ween 5K; the median finish was 40:36 and the winner ran 20:23.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:30, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Remington Lakes Sports Complex, Bolingbrook, IL 60440.
From the organizers
Love those 4-legged friends of ours? Have a soft spot for rescue animals? Or just want to get some exercise? This event is for you!
Join us for our fourth annual 6-legged 5K! Run or walk, with or without your furry friend for a festive Halloween themed event. Registration comes with a Howl-O-Ween 5K sweatshirt, participation medal and race bib. You do not need a dog or costume to participant but we highly encourage both!
Awards will be given to the overall top male and female finishers. The top male and female finishers in the following age groups will also receive an award: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-65, 66+.