"The Great Pumpkin" 5k by the Oblong Children's Christian Home

Saturday, October 28, 2023 Past event

9:00 AM CDT

Oblong, Illinois

$32.80 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a spook-tacular experience at "The Great Pumpkin" 5k in Oblong, Crawford on Saturday, October 28th, 2023! This delightful event marks the 14th Annual 5k hosted by the Oblong Children's Christian Home, where community spirit and a love for children shine bright. Join us at 8:00 AM for an exciting race filled with pumpkin-themed fun and a special "Charlie Brown" twist, perfectly aligned with the beloved Oblong Fall Follies festival.

Put on your running shoes and don your favorite Peanuts costumes for a chance to win prizes for the best-dressed runners! Whether you choose to embody Charlie Brown, Snoopy, or even a classic Halloween character like Frankenstein or a pumpkin, creativity is encouraged. With registration at just $30, all proceeds will directly benefit the children at the home, making every step you take a stride towards a brighter future for those in need. So gather your friends and family, and let's run, laugh, and celebrate community together at "The Great Pumpkin Race"!

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"The Great Pumpkin" 5k by the Oblong Children's Christian Home

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

For over a decade, our community has come together to support our mission of providing a loving and nurturing home for children in need. We're thrilled to celebrate 14 years of running for a cause that matters. This year, we're adding a delightful twist to the event with a "Charlie Brown theme," in perfect harmony with the Oblong Fall Follies, the festival where this race takes place. Dust off your favorite Peanuts costumes because we're awarding prizes for the best-dressed runners as beloved Peanuts characters like Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Lucy. And don't forget the classic Halloween costumes vampires, witches, and mummies are all welcome! Mark your calendars for October 28th, Saturday, at 8:00 AM, and be part of this heartwarming tradition. Registration is only $25, and all proceeds go toward supporting the children who call our home theirs. Let's run, laugh, and celebrate together in the spirit of giving and community. See you at "The Great Pumpkin Race"!

9:00 AM CDT

$32.80

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Join us for a pumpkin-filled adventure at the Oblong Children's Christian Home's 14th Annual 5k, aptly named "The Great Pumpkin Race"! For over a decade, our community has come together to support our mission of providing a loving and nurturing home for children in need. We're thrilled to celebrate 14 years of running for a cause that matters.

This year, we're adding a delightful twist to the event with a "Charlie Brown theme," in perfect harmony with the Oblong Fall Follies, the festival where this race takes place. Dust off your favorite Peanuts costumes because we're awarding prizes for the best-dressed runners as beloved Peanuts characters like Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Lucy. And don't forget the classic Halloween costumes Frankenstein, pumpkins, and goblins are all welcome too!

Mark your calendars for October 28th, Saturday, at 8:00 AM, and be part of this heartwarming tradition. Registration is only $30, and all proceeds go toward supporting the children who call our home theirs. Let's run, laugh, and celebrate together in the spirit of giving and community. See you at "The Great Pumpkin Race"!