Pumpkin Plod 10K run/5K walk (49th Annual)
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Location Highland, Indiana
- Price $17.96 - $28.56
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready to join the fun at the 49th Annual Pumpkin Plod on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in beautiful Highland, Lake! This exciting event features a competitive 10K run and a non-competitive 5K walk, making it perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The 10K course is USATF certified and promises to be flat and fast, ensuring a great experience for all participants. With age divisions ranging from 8 and under to 80+, everyone has a chance to compete and win exciting prizes, including delicious pumpkin pies for the top finishers!
Both races kick off at 9 AM, beginning at the intersection of Highway Ave. and Kennedy Ave., and looping through the charming streets of Highland, finishing at Lincoln Center. Participants will receive a stylish cotton long-sleeve shirt (while supplies last), and there will be ample opportunities for pre-registration and race day sign-up. So, gather your friends and family for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit at the Pumpkin Plod! Don’t miss out on this festive tradition—mark your calendars and get ready to run or walk your way to a pumpkin pie!
Both races kick off at 9 AM, beginning at the intersection of Highway Ave. and Kennedy Ave., and looping through the charming streets of Highland, finishing at Lincoln Center. Participants will receive a stylish cotton long-sleeve shirt (while supplies last), and there will be ample opportunities for pre-registration and race day sign-up. So, gather your friends and family for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit at the Pumpkin Plod! Don’t miss out on this festive tradition—mark your calendars and get ready to run or walk your way to a pumpkin pie!
Organiser's Description
Pumpkin Plod 10K Run / 5K Walk
This 49th annual race is a USATF certified (IN24005TDK) flat and fast 10K course. The 10K is a competitive, chip-timed (T&H Timing) event with the following age divisions for Male & Female: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, and 5 year increments up to 80+.
This event is part of the Calumet Striders 2024 Gold Cup Elite Series.
As tradition dictates, pumpkin pies will be presented following the race in the Lincoln Community Center fieldhouse to the top 3 finishers in age division and top 3 Athena (170 lbs.+ F) & Clydesdale (210 lbs.+ M). The top overall male, top overall female, top masters male (age 40+), and top masters female (age 40+) will receive plaques.
Walkers are encouraged to join the 5K, which is non-competitive and will not be timed or scored.
Both courses begin at Highway Ave. & Kennedy Ave., loop through the streets of Highland, and finish at Lincoln Center. See course map for details.
Participants will receive a cotton long-sleeve shirt while supplies last.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 28, 9am start time
Pre-Registration: ONLY available at runsignup.com
Race Day Reg.: LCC fieldhouse 7:30-8:45am, cash only!
Fees: Runner (10k): $26 early bird* through 10/14 / $33 standard 10/15-11/26 / $40 day-of (cash only)
Walker (5k): $16 early bird* through 10/14 / $23 standard 10/15-11/26 / $30 day-of (cash only)
*guarantees shirt size
Shirt/bib pick-up: Lincoln Center fieldhouse on Wednesday, 11/27, 2-9:45pm or race day 7:30-8:45am
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
* Can I run the 5K? Yes but it is not timed and there are no prizes.
* If you sign up for the 10K but decide to run the 5K, PLEASE discard your bib.
* Are strollers allowed? Yes.*
* Are dogs allowed? Yes but they must be leashed.*
* Can I purchase an extra shirt? You would need to register another person to secure an extra shirt. If there are leftover shirts, they will be on sale at Lincoln Community Center the week after the race.
* Participants with strollers or dogs are asked to start in the back of the pack and must not interfere with or impede other participants
This 49th annual race is a USATF certified (IN24005TDK) flat and fast 10K course. The 10K is a competitive, chip-timed (T&H Timing) event with the following age divisions for Male & Female: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, and 5 year increments up to 80+.
This event is part of the Calumet Striders 2024 Gold Cup Elite Series.
As tradition dictates, pumpkin pies will be presented following the race in the Lincoln Community Center fieldhouse to the top 3 finishers in age division and top 3 Athena (170 lbs.+ F) & Clydesdale (210 lbs.+ M). The top overall male, top overall female, top masters male (age 40+), and top masters female (age 40+) will receive plaques.
Walkers are encouraged to join the 5K, which is non-competitive and will not be timed or scored.
Both courses begin at Highway Ave. & Kennedy Ave., loop through the streets of Highland, and finish at Lincoln Center. See course map for details.
Participants will receive a cotton long-sleeve shirt while supplies last.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 28, 9am start time
Pre-Registration: ONLY available at runsignup.com
Race Day Reg.: LCC fieldhouse 7:30-8:45am, cash only!
Fees: Runner (10k): $26 early bird* through 10/14 / $33 standard 10/15-11/26 / $40 day-of (cash only)
Walker (5k): $16 early bird* through 10/14 / $23 standard 10/15-11/26 / $30 day-of (cash only)
*guarantees shirt size
Shirt/bib pick-up: Lincoln Center fieldhouse on Wednesday, 11/27, 2-9:45pm or race day 7:30-8:45am
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
* Can I run the 5K? Yes but it is not timed and there are no prizes.
* If you sign up for the 10K but decide to run the 5K, PLEASE discard your bib.
* Are strollers allowed? Yes.*
* Are dogs allowed? Yes but they must be leashed.*
* Can I purchase an extra shirt? You would need to register another person to secure an extra shirt. If there are leftover shirts, they will be on sale at Lincoln Community Center the week after the race.
* Participants with strollers or dogs are asked to start in the back of the pack and must not interfere with or impede other participants
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