Great Pumpkin Chase
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About the race
The Great Pumpkin Chase is a fall trail running event held at Lake Elmo Park Reserve in Minnesota on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The event uses natural park trails and features rolling hills and seasonal foliage along the course. Aid stations are placed approximately every 1.5 miles and provide water and Hammer Electrolytes. A professional photographer will be on site at no additional cost, and official results are provided by FrontrunnerUSA.
Distance options include:
- Kids Trail Fun Run | 0.5 mile
- 5K | 3.1 miles
- 10K | 6.2 miles
- Double Up | complete the 10K followed by the 5K
Additional race details include packet pick-up on race day at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and cash or check only for same-day registrations. Shirts are available with women's styles fitted and running small and men's styles generously sized; registrations within two weeks of the event may receive shirts by mail 3 to 4 weeks after the race and size substitutions are possible. Parking at the park requires a one day pass for $7. Well behaved leashed dogs are welcome. The event offers a post race bonfire and pancake breakfast weather permitting. Awards include overall and age group placings and finisher medals for the fun run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
