Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg

Rolling Meadows, IL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Aug 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg

The course runs out and back on the Busse Woods Trail, a paved path that stays mostly flat through wooded surroundings. Dogs on leashes are welcome, which shapes the whole feel of the morning: expect a mix of runners and their pets sharing the trail with the occasional biker or pedestrian passing through.

All packet pickup is on race morning, so plan to get there a bit early rather than the evening before. The finish line puts out treats for dogs alongside the spread for people.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2025 results

288finishers

19:59winner

48:50median

1:26:42cutoff

Top 3: Matt Kaufman (19:59) · Brian Wakeley (20:06) · Artur Brzezicki (20:35)

The Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/24/2026 09:00$30

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Common Questions About the Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg

Will I finish last at the Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 48:50, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:26:42, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg a good first 5K?

A field of 288 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Howl-o-ween 5k - Schaumburg?

The 5K winner ran 19:59 while the median finisher took 48:50. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.