Lake Bluff Pumpkin Chase

OCT

24

2026

A community running event in Lake Bluff on October 24, 2026 featuring a USATF certified 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run for K-8 participants, with post race refreshments and awards; early registrants are guaranteed a T shirt.

Sat 24 Oct 2026

Lake Bluff, Illinois

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5 kilometers

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Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase

The Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase is a community running event held in Lake Bluff, Illinois on October 24, 2026. The event features organized races along streets and near the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. The 5K course is USATF certified (USATF- IL-14092-JW).

Distances offered include:

5K Run (USATF certified course)
1 Mile Fun Run (for K-8th grade participants)

Registration windows and fees are specified in advance. Registration opens March 1, 2026 and closes September 7, 2026. Fees listed for the events include $35.00 for the 5K and $20.00 for the 1 Mile Fun Run. Registrations completed by October 5, 2026 are guaranteed a T shirt.

The event is part of CARA's 2026 Runner's Choice Race Circuit. After each race, the organizer provides post race refreshments and presents awards. The venue address is 31 E. Sheridan Place, Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run

1 Mile Fun Run