Illinois · 5K
Scarecrow Scramble
Scarecrow Scramble is a 5K event held in Lisle, Illinois. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 2, 2027. About 200 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 2, 2027
- Location
- Lisle, IL
- Field size
- ~200 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 2, 2027
- Location
- Lisle, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 200 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- lislepartnersforparks.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 30, 2026: not announced
About the Scarecrow Scramble
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 …
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Scarecrow Scramble: common questions
- When is the Scarecrow Scramble?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 2, 2027.
- Where is the Scarecrow Scramble held?
- In Lisle, Illinois.
- What distances does the Scarecrow Scramble offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Scarecrow Scramble?
- About 200 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Scarecrow Scramble?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Scarecrow Scramble?
- Registration status as last checked October 30, 2026: not announced.
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