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Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods
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Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods

Chicago, Illinois, United States View on map
Oct 25, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

 

Howl-o-ween 5K is all about Running (or Walking) and supporting amazing animal shelters! 

Join us on Sunday, October 26th, 2025 at 9:00 am CST for an exciting "Howl-o-ween Themed" event that features a beautiful paved route around Dan Ryan Forest Preserve and helps raise funds for K9's for Veterans NFP!  This race is a sure thing for a great doggy good time!  This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing.  Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com. 

5k Registration Includes:

  • Short Sleeve T-Shirt 
  • Finisher Medal
  • Doggie Finisher Medallion!
  • Chip Timed Race Bib
  • Live Race Results
  • Finish Line Treats For Humans and Dogs!

Can I Run with My Pet?  Absolutely!  We are running to support pets, pet lovers, and animal charities!  So you can run or walk with or without your pet!

Is registration required for Dogs?  No.  Dogs are welcome to participate in the 5k and are not required to sign up.

Unable to attend our Live Event.  Join us virtually.  Sign up here!

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Running

5k

Oct 25, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$40.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Chicago, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 8.3° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 15.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 5.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 15.1°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
24.4
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
4.1mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
71.7%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 25, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 25, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 39m

The sun rises at 7:14 AM and sets at 5:54 PM local time (CDT) in Chicago on October 25, 2026 — 10h 39m of daylight.

Course

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Results — Howl-o-ween 5k - Dan Ryan Woods

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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