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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 in Pingree Grove, Illinois. The event is organized as multiple 5k heats and offers options to run, walk, or ruck the course. The listed venue address is 42w813 Reinking Rd., Pingree Grove, IL 60140.

The course runs through a haunted trail that features haunted sets, animatronics, and actors to create a theatrical atmosphere along the route. After the 5k heats, the event program includes a costume contest, a bonfire, live entertainment, and food options.

The format uses repeated 5k heats rather than a single mass start. Entrants should expect the primary distance to be a 5k and that the event combines a timed running format with entertainment elements on site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois Pingree Grove

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5 km

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