Event: The 2-mile event is now officially an untimed fun run/walk and kicks off just ahead of the 10K runners.
Schedule: Festivities begin at 7:00am, with the 2-milers starting at 7:15am, followed by the 10k runners at 7:30am.
Course: The flat course runs through town to the outskirts of Morton and then finishes on Jefferson Street, in the heart of the Pumpkin Festival.
Inclusivity: The 2-mile fun run/walk welcomes old, young, short, tall, strollers, and wheelchairs. No roller blades or pets allowed.
🥞Post Race Celebration
Join Us: After the race, participants are invited to the Post Race Party for beverages, snacks, music, and fun!
Pumpkin Donuts: Enjoy our famous pumpkin donuts at the party.
Awards Ceremony: Scheduled for approximately 9:00am after the race.
Free Breakfast: Don’t forget your bib has a "tear off coupon" for a FREE breakfast at the Pumpkin Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at the main food tent.
🥇Awards
Finisher Medal: All 10K finishers will receive a pumpkin finisher’s medal.
Top Finishers: Top overall winners for the 10K Men's and Women's Divisions will receive $50 in Morton Chamber Checks.
Age Group Awards: The Top 3 Men and Women in each age group for the 10K receive a pumpkin pie! Age Groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
Fun Run: The 2-mile FUN Run/Walk does not have any prizes, but includes the post-race party and the Pumpkin Pancake & Sausage breakfast.
📅Race Weekend Schedule
Friday: 4:00PM - 8:00PM - Packet Pickup is located at The KILN @ Morton Junior High School.
Saturday 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.
Finish: Post-Race Party & Awards Ceremony @ Corner of Jefferson and 1st!