Morton Pumpkin Classic
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 7:15AM CDT
- Location Morton, Illinois
- Price $32.80 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km
Event summary
Participants of all ages are welcome to join the 2-mile fun run/walk, which is designed to accommodate everyone, from families with strollers to seasoned runners. The flat course winds through the picturesque town, culminating at Jefferson Street, right in the heart of the Pumpkin Festival. After all the hard work, celebrate your achievements at the Post Race Party, where you can enjoy delicious pumpkin donuts, refreshments, and great music while mingling with fellow runners. Plus, don't miss the chance to snag a free breakfast at the Pumpkin Pancake & Sausage Breakfast with your bib! With awards for the top finishers in the 10K, including pumpkin pies and cash
Organiser's Description
One of the most popular events at the Morton Pumpkin Festival is our Pumpkin Classic Run & Walk, sponsored by LIBBYS Pumpkin.
The 2-mile event is now officially an untimed fun run/walk and kicks off just ahead of the 10K runners. We will begin the festivities at 7:00am and send off the 2-milers at 7:15am, followed by the 10k runners at 7:30am. This will allow for less congestion throughout the race, at the split, and most importantly at the finish line! The flat course runs through town to the outskirts of Morton and then finishes on Jefferson Street, in the heart of the Pumpkin Festival.
The 2-mile fun run/walk welcomes old, young, short, tall, strollers, and wheelchairs. No roller blades or pets (yes, unfortunately including dogs) allowed in either event.
After the race, participants are invited to join us at the Post Race Party for beverages, snacks, our famous pumpkin donuts, music, and a fun area to hang out with fellow racers and family members. There will be an awards ceremony at approximately 9:00am. DON'T FORGET YOUR BIB HAS A "TEAR OFF COUPON" FOR A FREE BREAKFAST AT THE PUMPKIN PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST AT THE MAIN FOOD TENT RIGHT AFTER THE RACE!
Awards
* All 10K finishers will receive a pumpkin finishers medal
* Top overall winner for the 10K Men's and Women's Divisions will receive $50 in Morton Chamber Checks.
* The Top 3 Men and Women in each age group (10K) receive a pumpkin pie! Age Groups are as follows: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+
* The 2-mile FUN Run/Walk does not have any prizes, but includes the post-race party and the Pumpkin Pancake & Sausage breakfast!
Race Weekend Schedule
Friday 4:00PM - 8:00PM - Packet Pickup is located at THE KILN @ MORTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
Saturday Beginning at 6:00AM - Limited_ _Packet Pickup in the 200 block of North First Avenue (near the start line)
Saturday 7:00AM - Announcements
Saturday 7:15AM - 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk START
Saturday 7:30AM - 10K START
Done Running & Walking? Post-Race Party & Awards Ceremony @ Corner of Jefferson and 1st!
Races
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Pumpkin Classic 10K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Ultra Soft Short-Sleeve Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$43.40
CLOSED -
Pumpkin Classic 2 Mile Walk (Untimed)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Ultra Soft Short-Sleeve Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (7:15AM CDT)
$32.80
CLOSED
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