Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Lake Bluff, Illinois
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling day of community spirit and athletic excitement at the Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase on Saturday, October 24, 2026! Nestled in the charming town of Lake Bluff, this event features a certified 5K race starting at 8 AM, followed by a fun-filled 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:15 AM. Runners will enjoy a scenic course that winds through the picturesque, tree-lined streets of east Lake Bluff, culminating at the breathtaking bluff overlooking Lake Michigan.
This event is perfect for families, as the 1 Mile Fun Run allows kids in grades K-8 to compete for bragging rights! After the races, join in the festivities with post-race refreshments and awards, celebrating the achievements of all participants. Don’t forget, to ensure you receive a commemorative t-shirt, be sure to register by Monday, October 5, 2026. Mark your calendars for this fantastic autumn event that promises fun for everyone!
This event is perfect for families, as the 1 Mile Fun Run allows kids in grades K-8 to compete for bragging rights! After the races, join in the festivities with post-race refreshments and awards, celebrating the achievements of all participants. Don’t forget, to ensure you receive a commemorative t-shirt, be sure to register by Monday, October 5, 2026. Mark your calendars for this fantastic autumn event that promises fun for everyone!
Organiser's Description
We are on CARA's 2026 Runner's Choice Race Circuit Again!
Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is on Saturday October 24, 2026. The 5K starts @ 8AM and the Fun Run starts @ 9:15AM. Our 5K course is a certified course (USATF- IL-14092-JW) that travels along the beautiful tree lined streets of east Lake Bluff down to the bluff overlooking the shores of Lake Michigan. Don't forget to bring the kids as the 1 Mile Fun Run begins shortly after the 5K and is a family favorite with K-8th grade bragging rights on the line. Stick around for post race refreshments, camaraderie, and awards after each race!
**ONLY REGISTRATIONS MADE BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 ARE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT**
Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is on Saturday October 24, 2026. The 5K starts @ 8AM and the Fun Run starts @ 9:15AM. Our 5K course is a certified course (USATF- IL-14092-JW) that travels along the beautiful tree lined streets of east Lake Bluff down to the bluff overlooking the shores of Lake Michigan. Don't forget to bring the kids as the 1 Mile Fun Run begins shortly after the 5K and is a family favorite with K-8th grade bragging rights on the line. Stick around for post race refreshments, camaraderie, and awards after each race!
**ONLY REGISTRATIONS MADE BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 ARE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT**
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 MAR -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:15AM CDT)
$22.20
OPENS 20 MAR
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31 E. Sheridan Place, Lake Bluff, 60044, IL, United States
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