π Crystal Lake, IL Β· Halloween 2026
Richardson Farm Corn Maze 5K/10K Run β Crystal Lake, IL
Richardson Farm Corn Maze 5K/10K Run brings Halloween to Crystal Lake for the 2026 season β oct 18, 2026 at Richardson Adventure Farm.
π― CRYSTAL LAKE, ILπ Oct 18, 2026π Richardson Adventure Farmπ¨βπ©βπ§ FAMILY FRIENDLYπ PAID ADMISSION
Follow the organizer:
Richardson Farm Corn Maze 5K/10K Run challenges Crystal Lake to get gloriously lost this fall β acres of towering corn carved into intricate designs, with daytime family hours and (often) haunted after-dark sessions. Bring your sense of direction and your sense of humor.

Richardson Farm Corn Maze 5K/10K Run β Event Details
π Venue: Richardson Adventure Farm β 909 English Prairie Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081
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Dates: Oct 18, 2026
π Hours: Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
π« Price: Paid admission (varies by day & pass level)
πΆ Ages: All ages
π Parking: On-site / street parking β check the official event page for details
β± Plan for: 2β3 hours
π’ Organizer: https://www.richardsonadventurefarm.com
π Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Families by day, thrill-seekers on haunted maze nights.

π‘ Know Before You Go
π Bring a flashlight for night sessions β some provide them, some don’t.
π Give yourself time β big mazes take 45β90 minutes; don’t start one 20 minutes before closing.
π Go early in the season β corn is tallest and the paths least trampled in late September and early October.
π Wear boots β maze paths get muddy; sneakers will suffer.
π Try the haunted night version β many mazes flip to scare mode after dark; it’s a totally different experience.
β Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the maze take?
Plan 45β90 minutes depending on the maze size and your navigation skills. Staff can point lost wanderers toward exits.
When is Richardson Farm Corn Maze 5K/10K Run open?
Richardson Farm Corn Maze 5K/10K Run runs Oct 18, 2026, with daytime family hours and select haunted evening sessions.
How much does it cost?
Paid admission (varies by day & pass level). Haunted night sessions sometimes cost a few dollars more than daytime admission.
