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13th Annual Forest Park Casket Races

October 18 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Spectating is free. Racing is $40 per team.

Get in the ‘spirit’ and join us for a frightfully good time at our annual Casket Races. Watching the races is a thrill…but participating is devilishly delightful! Form your team and start training now for your chance to win 1st, 2nd or 3rd place, or the most frightfully funny, or creepiest ‘casket’. There’s also a trophy for the team that comes in ‘dead last.’

Races start at 11 am but come early to join in the fun…then enjoy Trick or Treat on Madison immediately following the races.

2025 Casket Race Form & Rules

Schedule

  • 9-9:30 am: Team Check In
  • 9:30 am: Vendor food & fun
  • 9:30-10 am: Teams – Rule & format review
  • 10:30 am: Parade of Caskets
  • 11 am: Races begin (trophies awarded after final heat)
  • Kids/Pets costume parade (before the final 4 heats)
  • 12:30-2:30 pm: Trick or Treat on Madison Street

Casket race on parade day

Team Entry Form

Casket Races Team Entry

Fields marked with an * are required

*** All team members must be 18 years old or older (Enter 'TBD' if still deciding. Names must be received a week before the races) ***

Help

Casket Races Team Entry Fee: $40

When you submit, you will be taken to the Stripe website for payment.

Details

Date:
October 18
Time:
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Beloit Avenue between Madison & Adams in Forest Park (7500 Madison St.)

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