Scarecrow Scramble

The 2024 Scarecrow Scramble is set for Saturday, October 5! Run or walk to help us provide recreation scholarships to low-income families who do not have the means to participate in recreation activities. All proceeds benefit the Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation Scholarship Fund & Lisle Teens with Character Program.

Run or walk to help us provide recreation scholarships to low-income families who do not have the means to participate in recreation activities. All proceeds benefit the Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation Scholarship Fund & Lisle Teens with Character Program.

Please take the time to read through the following race information.

General Race Guidelines:
- Costumes are encouraged! You don't have to dress up in a costume to conquer the Scarecrow Scramble, but it definitely makes it more fun!
- No pets allowed on course.
- Strollers are only permitted if you are walking in the 5K. You will be placed at the end of the line.
- To minimize the risk of injury, parents are responsible for watching their kids throughout event.
- Race officials maintain the right to cancel the event for safety due to severe weather conditions.

Registration Guidelines:
- ALL REGISTRATION FEES ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE.
- Every participant must sign a waiver at registration.
- 1st 300 5K Run/Walk & Youth Run registrants are guaranteed a race shirt!
- Participants must register online, no in-person or mail-in registration will be offered.
- Race day registration will be offered online and in-person from 4:00-5:30pm.
- Race Bag pick up will take place Friday, October 4 between 12:00-7:00pm at the Lisle Recreation Center. Race bag pick up will also be offered from 4:00-5:30pm on race day.
- Race Participants will receive a ticket redeemable for one (1) slice of pizza.
- Race Participants will receive a ticket redeemable for one (1) drink. Beer ONLY for participants 21 years of age & older.

Tot Dash:
- The Tot Dash will start at 5:15pm on the Lisle High School football field.
- All runners will receive a ribbon when they cross the finish line.
- All runners will receive a pizza and drink ticket.
- No shirt or race bag for Tot Dash registrants.

Youth Run:
- The Youth Run will start at 5:30pm.
- All runners will receive a ribbon when they cross the finish line.
- All runners will receive a pizza and drink ticket.
- Any child age 11 & under that has paid for a 5K registration may also participate in the Youth Run free of charge. Only one shirt will be given.

5K Run / Walk:
- 5K will begin at 6:00pm
- All runners will receive a pizza and drink ticket. Ages 21 & over will receive a beer ticket.
- Top Male/Female Overall & Top Male/Female Masters 40+ will receive trophies. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Male/Female in each age group (9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) will receive a medal. Winners will be announced after the race.

Following Race:
- There will be post race pizza and a drink for participants provided following the race. Food and drink tickets must be presented.
- 5K award ceremony will take place following the race at 6:45pm by the Van Kampen Stage.

Results:
- Participants who opted in during the registration process will receive a text message with their time shortly after crossing the finish line.
- Results will be updated throughout the evening at www.ItsRaceTime.com

Click here to Register