Festival of Frights Haunted Hills Hustle 2026
- Date
- Friday, October 23, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Rockford, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haunted Hills Hustle | – | Oct 23, 20266:00 PM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 23.
Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the Haunted Hills Hustle starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 840 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1401 N Second St, Rockford, IL 61107
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 23 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 74°F.
Based on 80 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
- 1401 N Second St, Rockford, IL 61107Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 840 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- See events
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 23, 2026), 2025 (Oct 23, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Festival of Frights Haunted Hills Hustle?
- Friday, October 23, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- See the event list above.
- Where does it start?
- 1401 N Second St, Rockford, IL 61107.
From the organizers
Run or walk among the Halloween light displays at dusk and complete 1, 2, 3 or even 4 loops of the mile route. Costumes, strollers and pets are welcome! Proceeds are used to purchase Halloween costumes for local children in need!! T-shirts guaranteed through October 19th. Great door prizes!!