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Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run

Name: Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run
Start: 2026-10-23
End: 2026-10-23
Location: Pingree Grove

Pingree Grove, United States • 23 Oct 2026

Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run

The Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run takes place on October 23, 2026 at 42w813 Reinking Rd., Pingree Grove, Illinois. The event is staged on a trail course and is organized as a series of 5 km heats.

Participants may run, walk, or ruck through portions of the course that include haunted sets, animatronics, and actors. After the heats conclude there is a costume contest, a bonfire, live entertainment, and food options.

Each 5 km heat carries a registration fee of $50. Spectators are charged $10, and children aged 3 and under are admitted free. Free parking is available at the venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois Pingree Grove

Race information

Website Registration

5 km

5k Heat

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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