Great Pumpkin Chase
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Event overview
The Great Pumpkin Chase is a fall trail running event held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave, Lake Elmo, MN. The course uses natural trails with rolling hills and is described as showcasing peak fall colors. Aid stations are placed approximately every 1.5 miles and provide water and Hammer Electrolytes. Well behaved, leashed dogs are allowed on the course. The event includes a post-race bonfire and a pancake breakfast, weather permitting. A professional photographer will be on site and official results are provided by FrontRunnerUSA. Parking is available with a $7 one-day pass; spectator breakfast is offered for $10. A no-shirt registration option is available.
Race distances and awards
- 0.5 mile Kids Trail Fun Run
- 3.1 mile 5K
- 6.2 mile 10K
- Double Up - complete the 10K followed by the 5K
Awards are given to the top overall male and female athletes and to the top three male and female athletes in each age group (19 and under; then 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+). Fun Run finishers receive medals; age group winners receive ribbons to attach to finisher medals. Awards recipients must be present to receive prizes; shipping is available at the recipient’s cost. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
