2026 Scarecrow Scramble – Saturday, October 3
Participants of our 5K, Youth, and Tot Dash, run or walk to help us provide recreation scholarships to low-income families who do not have the means to participate in recreation activities and support the Lisle Teens with Character organization. This event is a USATF certified race winding through slightly hilly paths of Lisle Community Park lit gently by luminaria for safety. 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 13 to SAVE & Guarantee You Receive a Race Hoodie!
- ALL REGISTRATION FEES ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE
- 5K & Youth Run participants are guaranteed a race hoodie when registered by September 13.
- 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 - 9/13 | 9/14 - 10/3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Ages | 5K Run / Walk | $45 | $55 |
| 5-11 | Youth Run (1/2 Mile Run) |
$35 | $45 |
| 2-4 | Tot Dash (50-Yard Dash) |
$10 | $15 |
RACE PACKET INCLUDES:
Scarecrow Scramble participants will receive the following with their registration:
- 5K & Youth Run participants are guaranteed a race hoodie when registered by September 13! 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 2 | 4:00-6:00pm | Lisle Recreation Center 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle |
| Saturday | October 3 | 5:00-6:15pm | Lisle Community Park Bandshell 1825 Short Street, Lisle |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS VIEW RACE MAP
| TIME | EVENTS | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00pm | Tot Dash - Ages 2-4 | Start & End Location: Lisle Community Park, Near Baseball Field #6 |
| 6:15pm | Youth Run - Ages 5-11 | Start & End Location: Sea Lion Aquatic Park Parking Lot |
| 6:45pm | 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 22nd 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 by September 11 or contact Erica Wise at ewise@lisleparkdistrict.org if you have questions.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
The Scarecrow Scramble is seeking volunteers on Saturday, October 3 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 October 2 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
