Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run 2026
- Date
- Friday, October 23, 2026
- Start time
- 6:30 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Pingree Grove, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $56
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Heat (6:30) | 5K | Oct 23, 20266:30 PM | $56 | 50 |
| 5k Heat (6:45) | 5K | Oct 23, 20266:45 PM | $56 | 50 |
| 5k Heat (7:00) | 5K | Oct 23, 20267:00 PM | $56 | 50 |
| 5k Heat (7:15) | 5K | Oct 23, 20267:15 PM | $56 | 50 |
| 5k Heat (7:30) | 5K | Oct 23, 20267:30 PM | $56 | 50 |
| 5k Heat (7:45) | 5K | Oct 23, 20267:45 PM | $56 | 50 |
| 5k Heat (8:00) | 5K | Oct 23, 20268:00 PM | $56 | 50 |
| 5k Heat (8:15) | 5K | Oct 23, 20268:15 PM | $56 | 50 |
| 5k Heat (8:30) | 5K | Oct 23, 20268:30 PM | $56 | – |
| 5k Heat (8:45) | 5K | Oct 23, 20268:45 PM | $56 | 50 |
| 5k Heat (9:00) | 5K | Oct 23, 20269:00 PM | $56 | 50 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k Heat (6:30) and 5k Heat (7:00) and 5k Heat (7:15) and 5k Heat (7:30) and 5k Heat (7:45) and 5k Heat (8:00) and 5k Heat (8:15) and 5k Heat (8:30) and 5k Heat (8:45) and 5k Heat (9:00): $56 until Oct 24.
- 5k Heat (6:45): $56 until Oct 23.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $56, entry is about 60 percent above a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Illinois runs 36:40, about 11:48 a mile, based on 16 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:13 and men in 32:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:14 AM, and the 5k Heat (6:30) starts at 6:30 PM. The start sits about 930 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
42w813 Reinking Rd., Pingree Grove, IL 60140
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 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 73°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
- 42w813 Reinking Rd., Pingree Grove, IL 60140Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 930 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 23, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run?
- Friday, October 23, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $56 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $56, entry is about 60 percent above a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
- 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?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 42w813 Reinking Rd., Pingree Grove, IL 60140.
From the organizers
Run, walk, or ruck through our haunted trail filled with haunted sets, animatronics, and actors. Join us afterward for our costume contest, bonfire, live entertainment, and food options. We will scare you into your best 5k time!
SPECTATOR FEE $10 (CHIDREN 3 & UNDER FREE)
FREE PARKING