2025 Scarecrow Scramble

21st Annual Nighttime 5k Run / Walk
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Scarecrow Scramble
Saturday, October 4

  • Tot Dash Begins at 6:15pm
  • Youth Run Begins at 6:30pm
  • 5K Run/Walk Begins at 7:00pm
  • Lisle Community Park - 1825 Short Street, Lisle

Registration opens August 1! Register by September 12 to get the BEST DEAL

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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:

Register by September 12 to SAVE & Guarantee You Receive a Race Shirt!

  • ALL REGISTRATION FEES ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE
  • 5K & Youth Run participants are guaranteed a race shirt when registered by September 12
  • 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 8/1 - 9/12 9/13 - 10/4
All Ages 5K Run / Walk $40 $50
5-11 Youth Run
(1/2 Mile Run)		 $30 $40
2-4 Tot Dash
(50-Yard Dash)		 $10 $15
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RACE PACKET INCLUDES:

Scarecrow Scramble participants will receive the following with their registration:

  • 5K & Youth Run participants are guaranteed a race shirt when registered by September 12! Tot Dash participants do not receive a race shirt.
  • 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

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.

TOT DASH

  • Tot Dash will start at 6:15pm in the outfield of baseball field #1
  • All runners will receive a ribbon when they cross the finish line
  • All runners will receive a food and drink ticket
  • No shirt or race packet for Tot Dash registrants

YOUTH RUN

  • Youth Run will start at 6:30pm
  • All runners will receive a ribbon when they cross the finish line
  • All runners will receive a food 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.
  • Race packet pick up will take place Friday, October 3. You can pick up your race packet between 4:00-7:00pm at the Lisle Recreation Center located at 1925 Ohio Street. If you are unable to make it on Friday, you can pick-up your race packet on Saturday between 5:00-6:30pm at the Lisle Community Park Bandshell, 1825 Short Street.

5K RUN / WALK

  • 5K Run/Walk will start at 7:00pm
  • All runners will receive a food and drink ticket. Ages 21 & over can use their drink ticket for an alcoholic beverage.
  • Top Male/Female Overall & Top Male/Female Masters 40+ will receive plaques. 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.
  • Race packet pick up will take place Friday, October 3. You can pick up your race packet between 4:00-7:00pm at the Lisle Recreation Center, 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle. If you are unable to make it on Friday, you can pick up your race packet on Saturday between 5:00-6:30pm at the Lisle Community Park Bandshell, 1825 Short Street.



SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TIME EVENTS LOCATION
6:15pm Tot Dash - Ages 2-4 Start & End Location: Lisle Community Park, Outfield of Baseball Field #1
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



BECOME A SPONSOR

Help two great organizations - Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation & Lisle Teens with Character! Get your name seen by runners across the suburbs – become a sponsor of the 21st Annual Scarecrow Scramble! With different sponsorship levels available, your business, no matter the size, can have an impact on this great event.

Interested? Fill out our sponsorship form or contact Erica Wise at ewise@lisleparkdistrict.org if you have questions.

Download & Complete Sponsor Form

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. It is required that each volunteer has a signed waiver, which is included when you sign-up to volunteer online. Volunteers under age 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

Questions? Please contact Erica Wise, at ewise@lisleparkdistrict.org

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THANK YOU TO OUR  2025  SPONSORS!

FRIENDS OF THE SCARECROW

  • Boss Dawgz