The Pumpkin Run 2025

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From Foxes Farm Produce

  • Date Sun 28th September 2025
  • Time 08:00
  • Location Colchester, Essex
  • Price £12.50 - £25.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km

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The Pumpkin Run 2025

Sun 28th September 2025

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Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at The Pumpkin Run 2025, organized by Foxes Farm Produce! This exciting event will take place on Sunday, September 28th, 2025, in the picturesque surroundings of Colchester, Essex. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking for a lovely day out with family, The Pumpkin Run has something for everyone. Choose from a challenging 10K, a fun-paced 5K, or let the little ones join in the joy of the family-friendly 1K.

Set amidst beautiful fields, a vibrant pumpkin patch, and a delightful corn maze, the course is designed to be traffic-free and mostly flat, making it perfect for achieving your personal best. Enjoy the lively atmosphere in the event village, filled with community spirit and excitement. Mark your calendars and come join us for a memorable day of running and celebration at The Pumpkin Run 2025!

The Pumpkin Run 2025

Sun 28th September 2025

Illustration of a pumpkin with legs and feet wearing running shoes, accompanied by the text "The Pumpkin Run" in bold, white letters across the front of the pumpkin. The background is white.

Organiser's Description

Join us for the Pumpkin Run in Eight Ash Green, Essex!

Whether you're up for the challenge of our 10K, aiming for a fun-paced 5K, or joining the little pumpkins in the family-friendly 1K, the Pumpkin Run has something for everyone!

Loop around the fields, pumpkin patch, and corn maze in this race perfect for runners of all abilities. The course takes place on traffic free tracks and is mostly flat, ideal for a quick time.

Come along to soak up the great atmosphere in the run and event village!

Races

  • The Pumpkin Run 10K

    Sun 28th September 2025 (09:30)

    £25.00

    Booking for more than 1?

  • The Pumpkin Run 5K

    Sun 28th September 2025 (10:00)

    £25.00

    Booking for more than 1?

  • The Pumpkin Run Family 1K

    Sun 28th September 2025 (11:30)

    £12.50

    Booking for more than 1?

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  • The Pumpkin Run 10K

    Sun 28th September 2025 (09:30)

    £25.00

    Booking for more than 1?

  • The Pumpkin Run 5K

    Sun 28th September 2025 (10:00)

    £25.00

    Booking for more than 1?

  • The Pumpkin Run Family 1K

    Sun 28th September 2025 (11:30)

    £12.50

    Booking for more than 1?

Course Details

Loop around the fields, pumpkin patch, and corn maze in this race perfect for runners of all abilities. The course takes place on traffic free tracks and is mostly flat, ideal for a quick time.

What's Included

A great welcome!
Chip Timing
Exclusive Medal
Event Photography
Onsite parking, 1 minute walk from event village
Downloadable Certificate
Memories of a fantastic race
Event Village including the Field of Fun, bouncy castle and Fox Box providing refreshments

How to Get There

Our farm can be found off of Halstead Road, on the right if you are approaching from Halstead, and on the left if you are approaching from Colchester. The farm will be well signposted, so please look out for the Pumpkin Run!

Parking

Onsite parking is free and less than 1 minute walk from the event village.

Location

Bullbanks Farm, Halstead Road, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3PT.

FAQs

  • What time does the race start?

    The 10k starts at 9:30 am. The 5k starts at 10:00 am. The 1k starts at 11:30 am. Registration opens at 08:00.

  • Is there a time limit on the run?

    There is a time limit of 1 hour 30 minutes if you are running the 5k and 2 hours for the 10k.

  • Who is the Pumpkin Run aimed at?

    Entrants for the race must be aged 11 years or older for the 5k and 14 years or older for the 10k on race day. There is no age limit for the 1k and is a great family day out - runners under 6 will need parental supervision! We advise one adult to every 4 children and parents and guardians are responsible for children whilst on site and on route.

  • What should I wear?

    Something comfortable and appropriate footwear. Please check the weather in advance and dress accordingly. You can pre-order a pumpkin run t-shirt or we will be selling them on the day!

  • Can I use headphones/earphones?

    In ear Headphones are banned from the race. Bone conducting headphones though are permitted as per England Athletics rules – so long as you can still hear marshal instructions clearly.

facilities

We have portable toilets on site.

We do not have any changing facilities. We do not have anywhere on site to store valuables;
we advise you leave these at home.

We will have hot and cold refreshments. The refreshment stand will accept both cash and card. Alternatively, you are welcome to picnic in the event village.

Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted on site. This excludes service dogs.

on the day

08:00 Registration opens
09:30 10k starts,
10:00 5k starts
11:30 1k starts

The Event Village will be open from 09:00.
Further details regarding race packs will be made available nearer the event.

There is a time limit of 1 hour 30 minutes if you are running the 5K, and 2 hours for the 10K.

  • Parents or guardians who have run the 5 or 10k and have a race bib will not need a ticket for the 1k

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Location

Halstead Road, Colchester, CO6 3, United Kingdom

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