2025 Scarecrow Scramble – Saturday, October 4
NEW – Later Start Time!
Run or walk to help us provide recreation scholarships to low-income families who do not have the means to participate in recreation activities. This event is a USATF certified race winding through slightly hilly paths of Lisle Community Park lit gently by luminaria for safety. Now in its 21st year, the Scarecrow Scramble is a premiere running experience race for the most avid runners and race participants, while promoting quality and safety.
All proceeds benefit the Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation Scholarship Fund & Lisle Teens with Character Program.
RACE REGISTRATION:
- ALL REGISTRATION FEES ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE
- Racers must register online, no in-person or mail-in registration will be offered
- Every participant must sign a waiver at registration
- While our intent is to have a physical race, the race officials maintain the right to cancel the event due to severe weather conditions. If the in-person race is cancelled, runners can still run the race virtually. You will still receive your race packet and shirt. No refunds will be given.
| AGE | RACE | 9/15 - 10/4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Ages | 5K Run / Walk | $50 | |
| 5-11 | Youth Run (1/2 Mile Run) |
$40 | |
| 2-4 | Tot Dash (50-Yard Dash) |
$15 |
RACE PACKET INCLUDES:
Scarecrow Scramble participants will receive the following with their registration:
- Limited race hoodie quantities available for Youth Run & 5K participants while supplies last! Available sizes listed during registration process. Tot Dash participants do not receive a race hoodie.
- All race participants will receive (1) food ticket. Boss Dawgz of Lisle will be on-site grilling up their 100% all-beef hot dogs and their signature 'Identity Crisis' vegetarian char grilled portobello mushroom. Chicago-style toppings will be provided. (1) food ticket is good for (1) hot dog -OR- (1) vegetarian 'Identity Crisis.' Additional dogs may be purchased for a fee.
- All race participants will receive (1) drink ticket. Alcoholic beverages available ONLY for participants 21 years of age & older.
RACE PACKET PICK UP:
| DAY | DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | October 3 | 4:00-7:00pm | Lisle Recreation Center 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle |
| Saturday | October 4 | 5:00-6:30pm | Lisle Community Park Bandshell 1825 Short Street, Lisle |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS VIEW RACE MAP
| TIME | EVENTS | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 6:15pm | Tot Dash - Ages 2-4 | Start & End Location: Lisle Community Park, Near Baseball Field #6 |
| 6:30pm | Youth Run - Ages 5-11 | Start & End Location: Sea Lion Aquatic Park Parking Lot |
| 7:00pm | 5K Run/Walk | Start & End Location: Sea Lion Aquatic Park Parking Lot |
| Following Race | Post Race Food & Drink | Lisle Community Park Bandshell |
| 7:45pm | Awards Ceremony | Lisle Community Park Bandshell |
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
The Scarecrow Scramble is seeking volunteers on Saturday, October 4 between 2:00pm & 9:00pm. Volunteer for a couple hours or volunteer for the whole event. Volunteers will receive a shirt, food and drink ticket.
Interested? Please sign up online by September 26 at 5:00pm. Each volunteer is required to sign a waiver, which is included when you sign-up online. Volunteers under age 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Questions? Please contact Erica Wise, at ewise@lisleparkdistrict.org
Sign Up To Volunteer
