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Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run

McHenry, United States • 3 Oct 2026

Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run

The Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026 in McHenry, Illinois. The event is a 5k haunted trail run held at 1911 W. Fernview Ln., McHenry, IL 60051. The event uses multiple heats rather than a single mass start.

Race format and event features

Participants may run, walk, or ruck the trail. The course includes haunted sets, animatronics, and actors. After the trail event there will be a costume contest, a bonfire, live entertainment, and food options. Entry for each 5k heat is listed at $50; prices increase after January 31, 2026. Heats have limited participant spots. Additional event information is available from the race organizer and the Highlander Assault website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois McHenry

Race information

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5 km
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