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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
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About the Run
The Pumpkins In the Park 5K is a part of the yearly Chicagoween
Events for the City of Chicago. This race, in its ninth year, is
a wonderful event for the whole family. There is pumpkin decorating, a children's
costume parade, an adult costume contest, live music and beer (for
participants age 21 and over). This
has
become
a
Chicago
Halloween
tradition,
come and be part of it.
The 5K is limited to a maximum of 2200 entrants and the kids race
is limited to a maximum of 300 entrants.
Race Charity
Proceeds from Pumpkins in the Park 5K go towards renovating the
Chicago Park District's 87-year-old Theater on the Lake building
located on Chicago's beautiful lakefront in Lincoln Park.
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Date & Time
Saturday, October 18, 2008
3pm Kids Spooky Sprints
4pm 5K Start
Start & Finish
South Field House at Stockton Dr. and LaSalle
(1800 Stockton Dr.)
Registration
Pre-Registration Fee
- 5K: $25 before 10/18/08; $30 race day
- Kids Spooky Sprints: $10
- All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable
By Mail: Printable entry form coming soon.

Walk-In Registration & Packet
Pick-Up: Registration
and 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 |
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| SAT, 10/11 |
10am - 6pm |
Elmhurst |
124 E. Schiller St., Elmhurst |
630.559.3338 |
| SUN, 10/12 |
12pm - 5pm |
Elmhurst |
124 E. Schiller St., Elmhurst |
630.559.3338 |
| TUE, 10/14 |
10am - 8pm |
Lincoln Square |
4555 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago |
773.271.3338 |
| WED, 10/15 |
10am - 8pm |
Lincoln Square |
4555 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago |
773.271.3338 |
| THU, 10/16 |
10am - 8pm |
Piper's Alley |
1620 N. Wells St., Chicago |
312.587.3338 |
| FRI, 10/17 |
10am - 8pm |
Piper's Alley |
1620 N. Wells St., Chicago |
312.587.3338 |
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Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up:
- Race Site: 2pm - 3pm
- 5K Race Fee: $30
- Kids Spooky Sprints Fee: $10
- All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable
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Kids Spooky Sprints and Activities
There will be varying distances for children ages 12 and under for the Spooky
Sprints.
Each
child that participates will receive a cotton t-shirt.
The Kids Spooky Sprints is limited to a maximum of 300 entrants.
Kids activities include: trick-or-treating at sponsor booths, costume
parade, face painting, pumpkin decorating and a balloon
artist.
Shirt and Goody Bag
Every 5K participant will receive a technical shirt and goody
bag.
Timing
The Pumpkins In the Park 5K is timed with ChampionChip technology. Chips
will be distributed on race day and must be returned upon finishing or a $30 replacement
fee will apply.
Race Day Photos
FotoJack.com will
be on site to capture the evening's events. Click
here to view photos from the 2007 event.
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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). |
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Course
The 5K course runs through beautiful Lincoln Park.
Water and Gatorade Endurance Formula is available at hydration stations. Click
here for a course map (PDF). |
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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.
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| 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.chicagoaa.com the
day after the race.
2007
Results | Overall | Age Division
2006 Results
2005 Results
2004 Results
2003 Results
2002 Results |
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Volunteers
To volunteer, please email Fleet Feet Mom at ffmom@FleetFeetChicago.com.
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| Sponsors
& Partners
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For More Information
Call our business office at 773-305-3338
or email us at
info@FleetFeetChicago.com
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