Warrior Rush - Army of Hades - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon 13.1 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- New Lenox, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $75 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 1, 20269:00 AM | $70$75 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Nov 1, 20269:15 AM | $50$55 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 1, 20269:15 AM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $75 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $70 until Oct 1, then $75 until Oct 15, then $80 until Nov 1.
- 10K: $50 until Oct 1, then $55 until Oct 15, then $60 until Nov 1.
- 5K: $40 until Oct 1, then $45 until Oct 15, then $50 until Nov 2.
Online registration closes Nov 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $70, entry is about 25 percent above a typical half marathon in Illinois, which costs $56 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Illinois runs 2:14:47, about 10:17 a mile, based on 23 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:20:39 and men in 2:03:10.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:22 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 670 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
20733 S Schoolhouse Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451
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 November 1 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 69°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
- 20733 S Schoolhouse Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 670 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 1, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Warrior Rush - Army of Hades - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon 13.1?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $75 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $70, entry is about 25 percent above a typical half marathon in Illinois, which costs $56 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, 10K, Half Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 20733 S Schoolhouse Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451.
From the organizers
The zombie army of Hades has been unleashed on Earth! Will the demi-gods, and mortals be able to bring a stop to this madness? Unleash your inner warrior/warrioress and conquer the Warrior Rush 5K, 10K, Half Marathon 13.1 Challenge - Classic run! Join us for an exhilarating spooky day of fitness at this Halloween themed event that will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the scenic Hickory Creek Preserve Barrens in New Lenox, IL.