Pumpkin Plod
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Pumpkin Plod - Ferry Meadows
Pumpkin Plod is a timed multi-lap running event held at Ferry Meadows, Peterborough. It is offered in a 6-hour or 4-hour format; participants run as many laps of a marked loop as they can within the chosen time and may rest between laps.
The course uses a 5.3 km lap through the park on gravel footpaths and some grass areas. Race HQ and the aid station are located at the start/lap point by the Lakeside Centre on the watersports side of the park. Registration is based at the Lakeside Centre; Zig Zag gazebos are visible from the car park.
Typical distance options and lap guidance:
- 5.3 km lap (core loop)
- 5k
- 10k
- Half Marathon (standard 5 laps; option to change on the day)
- Full Marathon (multi-lap)
- Ultra Marathon (standard 9 laps; can be increased up to 12 laps)
The organiser provides an aid station every lap and event-specific finisher medals unless the non-specific finisher medal option is chosen. Parking at the park is chargeable. The event is cupless; participants should bring their own bottles or cups for refilling. Road trainers are suggested, with trail shoes optional depending on weather. Virtual entries are available for those who want the medal but cannot attend in person. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
