Name: Illini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/Walk
Start: 2026-10-31
End: 2026-10-31
Location: Urbana

About the Event

🎃 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!

Races Offered

Illini Veterans Halloween Fun Run/Walk 5K

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:30

sell

$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Urbana.

thermostat Temperature

9.6° / 19.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.2° / 16.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 55m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

14.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

62.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:04

nightlight Sunset

18:11

About Urbana

Learn more about the host city, Urbana.

Urbana is a city in Champaign County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. As of the 2020 census, Urbana had a population of 38,336. It is a principal city of the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, which had about 236,000 residents in 2020. Urbana is notable for sharing the main campus of the University of Illinois with its twin city of Champaign.