Pumpkin Run Colchester
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Pumpkin Run : Colchester
The Pumpkin Run is an autumn running event at Foxes Farm in Eight Ash Green, Colchester (Halstead Rd, CO6 3PT). It takes place on 27th September 2026 and uses traffic-free farm tracks and open countryside, running past pumpkins and a pumpkin corn trail on a mostly flat course.
Distances offered:
- 10K
- 5K
- 1K family dash
Race entries include chip timing, an exclusive medal, event photography and a downloadable certificate. An event village next to the course provides refreshments from the Fox Box and family activities such as the Field of Fun and a bouncy castle. On-site parking is available about a one minute walk from the event village.
Teams and clubs can enter together; teams of four or more qualify for a group discount. Age rules apply: entrants must be at least 11 years old for the 5K and 14 years old for the 10K on race day. There is no age limit for the 1K but runners under 6 require parental supervision; parents or guardians do not need a ticket to accompany young children in the 1K.
Further race pack details and course information are provided nearer the event. The venue is served by bus route 88. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
