Screaming Pumpkin

OCT

24

2026

Nighttime race through Springdale Cemetery in Peoria, IL offering distances from a 2 mile family run to a full marathon and a team relay.

Sat 24 Oct 2026

Peoria, Illinois

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26 miles 13 miles 7 miles 10 kilometers

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Screaming Pumpkin

The Screaming Pumpkin is a night race organized by the Yellow Bear Foundation in Peoria, IL. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, and uses Springdale Cemetery as its primary course with a starting point at Lower Glen Oak Park. Free parking for participants is available at Woodruff High School.

The course runs through Springdale Cemetery and includes winding trails, some inclines, and areas described as having flickering shadows and atmospheric features typical of an evening event. The organizer lists several participation options to accommodate solo runners, teams, and families.

26.2 Mile Full marathon
13.1 Mile Half marathon
26.2 Mile Marathon relay for a team of four
6.55 Mile Approximately 10k
2 Mile Family-friendly walk or run

Packet pick-up is offered the day before at RC Outfitters in Peoria and on race day at Lower Glen Oak Park. The event materials describe a nighttime setting and a cemetery course rather than a standard city course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi

Full Marathon

26 mi

Marathon Relay

13 mi

Half Marathon

7 mi

6.55 Mile

10 km

Chilling 10k(ish)

2 Mile