Roscoe Village

Roscoe Village 5K

SPOOKY FUN FOR EVERYONE!
Sunday, October 20, 2019 5k Start: 9am
Parade Start: 12pm
 
Spooky fun for everyone!
Location
Roscoe Village Roscoe And Hamilton
Chicago, IL
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for 2019!

This October 20, 2019, building on the established success of the Roscoe Village Neighbors Halloween Parade, which is attended by over 5,000 people per year, RVN hosts its 2nd annual Roscoe Village 5K race and Fun Run the morning of this annual event, now in its 19th year.

This will be an all-day celebration of Halloween and the Roscoe Village community which will include the following schedule of activities:

8:00am – 8:45am  On-site packet pick-up and on-site registration will be available for $50/person for the Roscoe Village 5k, and $20/person for the Fun Run.
9:00am – 10:30am  5K race winding through the streets of Roscoe Village, costumes will be encouraged
10:45am – 11:15am  Age 10 and under kids Costumed Fun Run down Roscoe Street. All kids participating will receive a finisher’s medal
12:00pm– 12:30pm  The 18th Annual RVN Halloween Parade, beginning at Oakley and proceeding to Damen
12:30pm – 4:00pm  Crafts, a photo booth, food trucks, activities, and much, much more

The race, featuring the streets of Roscoe Village, is geared toward all ages and competition levels! All proceeds will go back to directly benefitting the community and its neighborhood programs.

Costumes are encouraged for all in attendance. There will also be food, music, and beer booths. Whether you are a serious runner, or just love to celebrate Halloween, the event will bring together running enthusiasts, school supporters, neighbors and party-goers of all ages.

This year’s post-race activities (located between Hoyne and Hamilton on Roscoe) promise to be the biggest ever. We’ve increased the number of craft and activity tables, commissioned a photo booth and arranged for food trucks to be in place.

From tents set up along Roscoe to dancing, costume-contests, food vendors and photo vignettes they’ll be something for everyone. Dress up in your costumes and come see why Roscoe Village was rated #1 for best trick-or-treating!

Refund Policy: NO REFUNDS

USATF Course Certification Number: IL18045NM

Weather Policy: Race officials will be monitoring any inclement weather throughout the weekend of the race. The event will continue as scheduled in the circumstance of rain but will be delayed if any lightning moves into the area. The race will begin no later than 9:30 a.m. If inclement weather causes a delay that would result in a start time after 9:30 a.m., the event will be cancelled. Any updates related to weather will be distributed via speakers at the event and on StarEvents official social media channels.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected], and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

See 2018 RACE RESULTS

NOTE: Between 8:00am – 8:45am on the day of the race, on-site packet pick-up and on-site registration will be available for $50/person for the Roscoe Village 5k, and $20/person for the Fun Run.

THE FIRST ANNUAL ROSCOE VILLAGE 5K WAS A HIT!

So many friends and neighbors cheering on the runners!”
– Festival Attendee

“The race was very well-organized, the zip-up was great, and the course featured Roscoe Village perfectly!”
– Festival Attendee

“Thanks so much for organizing this!! It was a lot of fun and so great to have a race here in the neighborhood.”
– Festival Attendee

“I was VERY impressed with everything. For a local 5K, I was so pleasantly surprised with all of the organization and amenities. Great job! Will definitely be in next year’s field.”
– Festival Attendee

RACE ROUTE

The race, which begins at 9am, features the streets of Roscoe Village, is geared toward all ages and competition levels! Run or walk, it’ll be an enjoyable experience in the neighborhood!

We require all those with strollers or baby joggers to start in the rear of the race, regardless of expected pace. Those with the following: pets, bicycles, in-line skates, roller skates, scooters, and other wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs and hand cranks used by disabled participants) may not participate in the race.

reward Categories

Note: The top three overall winners are based from gun time and the age award winners are based off chip time. We’ll reward the top three Males and Females with medals for each of the following categories:

Overall Top 3 finishers
10 and under
11-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51+

SEE THE RACE RESULTS HERE

THE GOODIE BAG

Sport Roscoe Village with these spooky fun pullovers, available in both mens and womens fits! Perfect for those Autumn runs! View size chart.

FOR THE 5K RACERS

Sport your Fall workout in pride with these stylish quarter-zip tech tees. Both men’s and women’s styles will be available. Additional ‘merch’ to be added soon.

FOR THE FUN RUN RACERS

In addition to a participant metal, every kiddo who runs in the Fun Run will receive this playful Halloween-themed tee. Additional ‘merch’ to be added soon.

RACE PROCEEDS BENEFIT PROGRAMS SUCH AS…

Chicago Public Schools 

Installation and maintenance of a security camera program on Roscoe Street

Lincoln Belmont Library

Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club

Common Pantry

Maintenance of streetscape program on Roscoe Street, including benches, trash cans, and seasonal plantings in planter boxes in the parkway

PLUS FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS WINTERFEST, THE RVN HALLOWEEN PARADE, SPRING BRUNCH, AND THE DERBY PUB CRAWL

VOLUNTEER SIGNUP

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

 

Pre-race:

Door hangers / windshields
2 hour shifts on each on 8/25, 9/22, 10/6, 10/19

Race packet assembly + distribution 
week of 10/15 — packet assembly
packet distribution (2 hour shifts)

MORNING OF:

Crossing guards for runners parking in Lane Tech to cross Western Ave 
7am to 10am

Walking the route to identify any last minute issues
7am to 8am

Last minute registrant help
7am to 10am

Gear check 
7am to 10am

DURING 5k race:

Start / Finish line logistics
8am – 10am 

Race monitoring at alleys / intersections / turns
8:30am – 10am

Water stations 
830am to 10am

Refreshments / snacks for runners @ finish line 
9am to noon

AFTER race:

Sell RV5k 2019 tickets @ RVN booth
9am to noon

FUN-RUN:

Start line logistics
10am to 11am

Race monitoring
10am to 11am

Refreshments / snacks / medals for participants @ finish line
10am to noon

Getting to the RVN 5K & Halloween Parade

PARKING & TRANSIT

We highly encourage taking public transit, carpooling or biking to the event. There will be thousands of participants, volunteers, and spectators around on race morning. Please plan for heavy traffic and allow ample time to check your gear and get into your corral.

Visit the CTA website for more information on public transit options.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR

AND ALL OUR OTHER OFFICIAL SPONSORS