🎃 Pumpking Classic Race Overview

• Event Description: The Morton Pumpkin Classic Run & Walk is a popular event at the Morton Pumpkin Festival sponsored by LIBBY’S® Pumpkin.
• Date: September 14, 2024
• Location: E Jefferson St & S First Ave, Morton, IL
• Official Website: Visit Race Website

🥇 2023 Results

• Results: View 2023 Race Results

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Start Time: 7:00 am for Festivities, 7:15 am for 2-mile event, 7:30 am for 10K runners
• Course Description: Flat course through town, welcoming old, young, strollers, and wheelchairs (no dogs or roller blades)
• Post-Race: Includes beverages, snacks, pumpkin donuts, music, and a fun area to hang out
• Awards:
  • All 10K finishers get a pumpkin finisher’s medal
  • Top winners in Men's and Women's Divisions receive $50 Morton Chamber Checks
  • Top 3 Men and Women in each age group (10K) get a pumpkin pie
  • 2-mile Fun Run/Walk participants enjoy the post-race party and Pumpkin Pancake & Sausage breakfast

🕒 Race Weekend Schedule

• Friday 5:00 - 7:00PM: Packet Pickup at Lincoln Elementary School in Morton
• Saturday 6:00AM: Limited Packet Pickup in the 200 block of North First Avenue
• Saturday 7:00AM: Announcements
• Saturday 7:15AM: 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk Starts
• Saturday 9:00AM: Post-Race Party & Awards Ceremony at Corner of Jefferson and 1st

📋 Participant Info

• Packet Pick-Up: Friday, September 15, 5pm - 7pm at Lincoln Elementary School Gym
• Shoe Donation: Bring old running shoes to packet pick-up for donation to raise funds for Morton Cross Country team
• Race Morning: National anthem, 2 mile untimed run/walk start at 7:15am, 10K run start at 7:30am
• Race Finish: All 10K runners receive a medal, followed by post-race party with food and awards ceremony

🏅 Awards & Volunteers

• Awards: Overall top finishers (M/W) get Chamber Checks, top three in each age group receive a pumpkin pie
• Volunteers: Acknowledgement and gratitude for all volunteers contributing to the event's success