Old School Pumpkin Run and Chase County Courthouse 150th Year Run
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Past event
10:00 AM CDT
Cottonwood Falls, Kansas
$11.60–$32.80 · 2 races
1km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Old School Pumpkin Run and Chase County Courthouse 150th Year Run on Saturday, October 7, 2023! Taking place in the charming town of Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, this vibrant event features two fantastic race options: a 5K run/walk and a 1K run/walk, both starting and finishing in front of the historic 150-year-old Chase County Courthouse.
Participants in the 5K will enjoy a scenic route through the city streets, showcasing the beauty of Cottonwood Falls, with a spectacular view of the courthouse awaiting them at the finish line. The 1K run/walk offers a delightful block circuit around the courthouse, making it perfect for families and newcomers alike. This exhilarating day marks the beginning of a two-day celebration honoring the courthouse's rich history, complete with courthouse tours, live music leading up to a special concert by Michael Martin Murphy, food trucks, a beer garden, and a quilt show. Join in the festivities and experience the perfect blend of community spirit and athleticism—come for the run, stay for the party!
Participants in the 5K will enjoy a scenic route through the city streets, showcasing the beauty of Cottonwood Falls, with a spectacular view of the courthouse awaiting them at the finish line. The 1K run/walk offers a delightful block circuit around the courthouse, making it perfect for families and newcomers alike. This exhilarating day marks the beginning of a two-day celebration honoring the courthouse's rich history, complete with courthouse tours, live music leading up to a special concert by Michael Martin Murphy, food trucks, a beer garden, and a quilt show. Join in the festivities and experience the perfect blend of community spirit and athleticism—come for the run, stay for the party!
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Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
$32.80
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1k
Incl. $1.60 Fee &
Entries closed9:45 AM CDT
$11.60
Organiser's description
The 5k run/walk will start and finish in front of the 150 year old Chase County Courthouse in Downtown Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. The course runs on the city streets of Cottonwood Falls which are flat and mostly paved. The course provides a tour of the county seat of Chase County and will finish with a run though downtown with a great view of the court house at the finish line.
The 1K run/walk will also start in front of the Courthouse and circle the block the Courthouse sits on and finish in front of the Courthouse.
The 1K will begin and finish before the 5K begins.
Both of these runs are part of a two day celebration marking the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Chase County Courthouse. The runs will kickoff a day long celebration on Saturday Oct 7 which will include Courthouse Tours, live music throughout the day leading up to a Michael Martin Murphy concert at 7 pm, food trucks will be positioned downtown through the day, there will be a beer garden downtown, a quilt show will be held at the Old Elementary School and courthouse displays will be various merchants throughout the downtown area.
Come for the Run, Stay for the Party!
The 1K run/walk will also start in front of the Courthouse and circle the block the Courthouse sits on and finish in front of the Courthouse.
The 1K will begin and finish before the 5K begins.
Both of these runs are part of a two day celebration marking the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Chase County Courthouse. The runs will kickoff a day long celebration on Saturday Oct 7 which will include Courthouse Tours, live music throughout the day leading up to a Michael Martin Murphy concert at 7 pm, food trucks will be positioned downtown through the day, there will be a beer garden downtown, a quilt show will be held at the Old Elementary School and courthouse displays will be various merchants throughout the downtown area.
Come for the Run, Stay for the Party!
Location
300 Pearl St., Cottonwood Falls, 66845, KS, United States
Old School Pumpkin Run and Chase County Courthouse 150th Year Run
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