Mad Dash: Scary At The Prairie Set For Saturday In Frankfort

FRANKFORT, IL — It's common on Halloween to see children racing from one house to another in an effort to be the first in their group to ring the bell and get that almighty candy, and parents and guardians are always close behind. To help people prepare for the dashing around and to get people in the Halloween spirit, the Village of Frankfort will host Scary at the Prairie, a 5K costume run and spooky sprint.

Scary at the Prairie is scheduled to begin with check-in at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Breidert Green Park in downtown Frankfort. The event will feature the costumed 5K run/walk for all ages, a 1-mile Fun Run for ages 10 and under, and a 100-yard dash for those ages 5 and younger.

Costumes are optional for all three races for those who don't want to be slowed down with cool looking gear, or those who simply wish to be party poopers.

Race time for the 100-yard dash is at 10:30 a.m.; the 1-mile run starts at 10:40 a.m.; and the 5K run/walk will begin at 11 a.m.

Participants in the 1-mile run and 100-yard dash will receive a finisher’s ribbon. The male and female winners from the different age brackets in the 5K will receive medals with a special-edition Scary at the Prairie logo. Plus, one male and one female overall winner (from any age bracket) will receive a gift card, according to Village Event Coordinator Sue Lynchey.

Age brackets for the 5K are: 10 and under; 11-15; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; and 80 and older.

In addition to the runs, there will also be a costume contest that all who show up in costume will automatically be entered in, a live DJ, balloon artist and face painter to go along with refreshing apple cider, hot chocolate and doughnuts to enjoy at the bonfire after the races.

Same-day registration is $20 for each event, regardless of costume status.