Illini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/Walk
About this race
🎃 Illini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/Walk
Supporting the Illini Veterans Registered Student Organization (RSO)
Join us for the Illini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/Walk, a festive event bringing together University of Illinois students, veterans, military-connected families, alumni, and community members for a great cause!
The race will begin at the Chez Veterans Center and take participants on a scenic route around the University of Illinois Main Quad, showcasing the heart of campus while celebrating community, camaraderie, and the Halloween spirit.
Whether you're an experienced runner, casual walker, or just looking for a fun way to support student veterans, everyone is welcome! Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes and enjoy a fun-filled event with fellow Illini.
Proceeds from the event will directly support the Illini Veterans RSO, helping fund student-led activities, community engagement opportunities, veteran outreach, and programs that strengthen connections among military-connected students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
🎃 Costumes Encouraged! Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and join us for a spooky, fun-filled run or walk around the University of Illinois Main Quad! Whether you're a ghost, superhero, zombie, or showing off your Illini spirit, come dressed to impress and support the Illini Veterans RSO.
Start Location: Chez Veterans Center
Course: Around the University of Illinois Main Quad
Open to: Students, veterans, families, alumni, and community members
Costumes: Encouraged!
Run, walk, or dress up for a cause—every step helps support our Illini Veterans!
I-L-L! I-N-I!
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Running
Illini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/Walk 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Urbana, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:21 AM and sets at 5:51 PM local time (CDT) in Urbana on October 31, 2026 — 10h 30m of daylight.
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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)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 7 Urbana events
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