Morton Pumpkin Classic

🎃 Event Overview

• Event Type: The 2-mile event is now officially an untimed fun run/walk and kicks off just ahead of the 10K runners.
• Start Times: Festivities begin at 7:00am with the 2-milers starting at 7:15am, followed by the 10k runners at 7:30am.
• Course Details: The flat course runs through town to the outskirts of Morton and then finishes on Jefferson Street, in the heart of the Pumpkin Festival.
• Participants: The 2-mile fun run/walk welcomes old, young, short, tall, strollers, and wheelchairs. No roller blades or pets allowed.

🥳 Post Race Festivities

• Post Race Party: Participants are invited to join for beverages, snacks, our famous pumpkin donuts, music, and a fun area to hang out.
• Awards Ceremony: Takes place at approximately 9:00am.
• Breakfast Coupon: Your bib includes a "tear off coupon" for a FREE breakfast at the Pumpkin Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at the main food tent right after the race!

🏆 Awards

• Finisher's Medal: All 10K finishers will receive a pumpkin finisher’s medal.
• Top Prizes: Top overall winner for the 10K Men’s and Women’s Divisions will receive $50 in Morton Chamber Checks.
• Age Group Rewards: The Top 3 Men and Women in each age group (10K) receive a pumpkin pie! Age Groups are 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
• 2-Mile Fun Run: No prizes, but participants will enjoy the post-race party and breakfast!

📅 Race Weekend Schedule

• Friday: 4:00PM - 8:00PM - Packet Pickup at The KILN @ Morton Junior High School.
• Saturday: Beginning at 6:00AM - Limited Packet Pickup in the 200 block of North First Avenue (near the start line).
• Saturday 7:00AM: Announcements.
• Saturday 7:15AM: 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk START.
• Saturday 7:30AM: 10K START.
• Post-Race Party: Corner of Jefferson and 1st.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Morton Pumpkin Classic.