The Great 5k Pumpkin Run Event

  • Date Sat 28th September 2024
  • Time 10:30AM EST
  • Location Lonoke, Arkansas
  • Price $10.00 - $35.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy at The Great 5K Pumpkin Run Event on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Lonoke! This vibrant community gathering kicks off at the historic Train Depot, where participants can choose between a professionally chip-timed 5K race and a 1-mile family fun run. The USATF certified course winds through the charming neighborhoods of Lonoke, culminating in a festive Finish Line celebration.

With registration fees starting at just $25 before August 15th, this event is an affordable way to support a great cause—proceeds benefit foster children at Lonoke Open Arms. Each participant will receive a chipped-bib and an exclusive event shirt, while 1M Family Trotters will take home a shirt, a pumpkin, and a participation medal. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, community spirit, and a Fall Fest celebration post-race! Whether you’re racing, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your support makes a difference. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make memories and help children in need!

Organiser's Description

Join us in supporting children in need by registering for The Great 5K Pumpkin Run Event.

This event will take place at the Train Depot in Lonoke that offers a professionally chip-timed race and a 1 mile family fun run. The course takes runners, walkers and trotters on a USATF certified course winding its way throughout Lonoke neighborhoods that loops back to the Finish Line.

The cost for the in-person event is $25 per person if registering before 11:59 p.m. EST on August 15th, and price increases to $30 until (additional increase in fees for same-day registration) and $10 (same-day registration fees increase) for the 1M Family Trot. Proceeds from all events benefit foster children housed at Lonoke Open Arms.

Registration Fee includes chipped-bib and an event shirt.

1M Family Trotters will receive a shirt, pumpkin and a participation medal at the Finish Line.

We offer a Virtual Run option for those that cannot make it to the event.

PACKET PICK UP:

Packet Pick Up and Registration : We are offering early packet pickup at Rock City Running in Little Rock on Thursday, September 26th, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. We will have packet pickup on Friday, 4-7pm at the Train Depot in Lonoke. We encourage you to pick up your packet early.You may pick up for others with a copy or picture of their photo ID. All other packets will be picked up by participants on Race Day between 6:30-7:45 am at the Packet Pick Up table by the Start Line.

*Race day registration will be available race day.

Race will be chip timed with the chip being attached to your bib. *Please wear the race bib front facing in the torso area.

RACE DAY ORDER OF EVENTS:

Packet Pick Up or Registration 6:30am - 7:45am

Please be at the Start Line by 7:45am

Pre-race announcements begin at 7:45am

JROTC Color Guard and National Anthem will be sung at 7:50am

5K Race will start at 8:00am

Awards Ceremony begins at 9:00am

1M Family Trot will start at 9:30am

Fall Fest will kick off after the Awards Ceremony.

Recovery snacks and drinks are at the Finish Line.

PLEASE NOTE: PortaPotties are located at the StartLine. Bathrooms inside the venue will be closed.

PARKING:

Parking is available in and around the venue. Also at Lonoke First State Bank across the street at 101 S Center Street, Lonoke, AR 72086 and Lonoke High School at 405 W Academy St, Lonoke, AR 72086 a couple of blocks from the Start Line.

We thank you for your participation and support! All proceeds go directly to serving children in need.

We look forward to seeing you at the Start Line!

Races

  • 5k Pumpkin Run

    Includes Event T-Shirt

    Sat 28th September 2024 (9:00AM EDT)

    $35.00

    CLOSED
  • 1-Mile Family Trot

    Includes Event Youth T-Shirt

    Sat 28th September 2024 (10:30AM EDT)

    $10.00

    CLOSED
    $10.00 per child, Registration includes Youth shirt, participation medal and pumpkin. Parents are Free
  • Virtual Run

    Includes Event T-Shirt

    $30.00

    CLOSED

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102 NW Front Street, Lonoke, 72086, AR, United States

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