Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Carthage, IL
Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Oct 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.
The course winds through a working vineyard, so the scenery is rows of grapevines rather than pavement. Costumes are encouraged, which gives the whole morning a Halloween-party feel more than a race-morning feel. All ages are welcome, and the pace is entirely your own.
Wine is poured at the finish for those of drinking age, and the event is held right at the winery, so the start and the post-race gathering are in the same spot.
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