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Date & Time | Start & Finish | Registration | T-Shirt and Goody Bag | Kids Spooky Sprints | Post Race Party
Course | Transportation and Parking | Awards | Results | Volunteers | Sponsors

About the Run
The 10th annual Pumpkins In the Park 5K was a spooktacular event for the whole family! Participants enjoyed pumpkin decorating, a children's costume parade, an adult costume contest, and live music.

Race Charity
The Pumpkins in the Park 5K benefits the Parkways Foundation. The foundation works to raise needed funds for growth and enhancement of recreational programs in city neighborhoods.  Click here to learn more.

Date & Time
Saturday, October 17, 2009
2:30pm Kids Spooky Sprints
4pm 5K Start

Start & Finish
South Field House at Stockton Dr. and LaSalle St.
(1800 N. Stockton Dr.)

Entry Limit
The 5K is limited to a maximum of 2500 entrants and the kids race is limited to a maximum of 500 entrants. Registration for the events will close once the limit has been reached.

Registration
Entry Fees:

  • 5K: $30 before 10/12/09; $35 race week 10/12/09 - 10/17/09 (if available)
  • Kids Spooky Sprints: $10
  • In-Store and On-Site registration are cash or check only
  • All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable

register

By Mail: Click here for a printable entry form.

Packet Pick-Up: Packet pick-up will be available on the following dates. If you have registered online please allow 24 hours before picking up your packet.

Date Time Location Address Phone
TUE, 10/13 10am - 8pm Lincoln Square 4555 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 773.271.3338
WED, 10/14 10am - 8pm Lincoln Square 4555 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 773.271.3338
THU, 10/15 10am - 8pm Piper's Alley 1620 N. Wells St., Chicago 312.587.3338
FRI, 10/16 10am - 8pm Piper's Alley 1620 N. Wells St., Chicago 312.587.3338

Race Day Packet Pick-Up:
  • Race Site: 1pm - 3:30pm (cash or check only)
 

Shirt and Goody Bag
Every 5K participant will receive a technical shirt and goody bag.

Timing
The Pumpkins In the Park 5K is timed using transponder (chip) technology, providing each participant with an accurate time from the start to the finish lines.

Post Race Party
Stay after the race for treats from our sponsors, a costume contest, live music and beer (for participants age 21 and over).

 

Kids Spooky Sprints and Activities
There will be varying distances for children ages 12 and under at the Spooky Sprints. Each child that participates will receive a t-shirt. The Kids Spooky Sprints are limited to a maximum of 500 entrants.

Kids activities include: trick-or-treating at sponsor booths, costume parade, face painting, pumpkin decorating and a balloon artist.

 
Course
The 5K course runs through beautiful Lincoln Park. Water and Gatorade Endurance Formula is available at the hydration station. Click here for the course map (pdf).
 

Transportation and Parking
Help us reduce our carbon footprint! Fleet Feet Sports highly recommends carpooling, using public transportation, or riding your bicycle to the event.

To determine the best route to travel via public transportation, please visit the CTA's trip planner (http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com/ ).

Bicycle parking will be available at the race site.

Limited street parking may be available. Paid parking is available at the Chicago Historical Society lot, (Clark and LaSalle, with the entrance on Stockton Drive ) or in the Lincoln Park Zoo Lot (on Cannon Drive, just south of Fullerton) on a first come, first serve basis.

 

Awards
The Top Three Overall Male and Female finishers will receive awards. The costume contest winners will also be presented with awards.

Results

Results will be posted on www.FleetFeetChicago.com and www.MyChicagoAthlete.com the day after the race.

2009 Results: Overall | Age Groups

2008 Results: Overall | Age Groups
2007 Results: Overall | Age Division

2006 Results

2005 Results
2004 Results
2003 Results
2002 Results

 

Weather Policy
The Pumpkins In the Park 5K will take place rain or shine. If cancellation of the event is warranted due to dangerous weather conditions, announcements will be made race day at the race site. The event will not be canceled in advance.  All decisions regarding cancellation will be made on site, race day.

Volunteers
To volunteer, please email Gerrie Rogalla at GRogalla@FleetFeetChicago.com.

 
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