Event: The Pumpkin Pacer is a fun 5k trail run/walk/hike through scenic Wrentham conservation land and White Barn Farm property and is the final race in the Farm to Table 5K Series!
Who Can Participate: It is open to all ages and skill levels.
Autumn Experience: Participants are sure to be met by a quintessential New England collage of color and refreshingly crisp autumn air, including a Halloween costume contest!
Harvestween Event: Our concurrent Harvestween event offers fall and Halloween fun for the whole family. This event celebrates and supports the sustainability of local agriculture and land management.
🌿 Course Terrain
Trail Race: This is an off-road trail race with terrain that includes dirt and/or gravel paths, rocks, roots, and varying elevations.
Course Markings: The course will be clearly marked and course marshals will be stationed along the route.
Water Station: A water station will be located at about the halfway point.
Water Carriers: Please bring your own water carriers as this is a cup-less race. Note: This course is not conducive for strollers!
📅 Bib Pick-Up
Advance Pickup: Registered participants are encouraged to pick up their bib at the farm in advance on Friday, October 23 from 2 PM - Close.
Location: White Barn Farm - 431 South Street, Wrentham, MA.
✅ Check-In / Day-of Registration
Check-In Time: Check-in will open at 8:00 AM on the day of the race.
Same Day Registration: Same-day registrations will be accepted up until 8:40 AM.
Registration Price: Prices will rise to $50 per racer on the day of the event.
🚗 Parking
Additional Parking: Due to the popularity of this race, additional satellite parking is available within a 3-minute walk (0.2 miles) of the farm.
Early Arrival: We ask those racers who arrive early to park at our satellite location at 513 South Street (Bay State Physical Therapy).
Drop Off: Those parking at the satellite lot are welcome to drop off any belongings and passengers at the farm before parking.
🌾 About White Barn Farm
Mission: White Barn Farm is a small vegetable farm and farm stand located in Wrentham, Massachusetts, dedicated to providing and preserving open land and food security for our community.
Sustainability: We strive to cultivate and sell high-quality, diversified, organically grown produce and maintain open spaces for the community.
Education: We provide education on the importance of local agriculture and accessible green spaces.
Support: Proceeds from this and every event we host support these efforts. We couldn't be here without you!