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Saturday, September 19th, 2026
E Jefferson St & S First Ave, Morton IL
10K
61–79°F · low rain risk
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2025
64–81°F
dry
2024
61–85°F
dry
2023
58–79°F
dry
2022
67–82°F
rain
2021
67–86°F
dry
2020
45–65°F
dry
2019
64–84°F
dry
2018
67–87°F
dry
2017
66–82°F
rain
2016
58–82°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
The 2-mile event is now officially an untimed fun run/walk and kicks off just ahead of the 10K runners.
- Start Time: The festivities begin at 7:00am and send off the 2-milers 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.
- Participants: The 2-mile fun run/walk welcomes old, young, short, tall, strollers, and wheelchairs.
- Restrictions: No roller blades or pets (yes, unfortunately including dogs) allowed in either event.
Post Race Activities
After the race, participants are invited to join us at the Post Race Party for beverages, snacks, our famous pumpkin donuts, music, and a fun area to hang out with fellow racers and family members.
- Awards Ceremony: There will be an awards ceremony at approximately 9:00am.
- 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 right after the race!
Awards
- 10K Finishers: All 10K finishers will receive a pumpkin finisher’s medal.
- Overall Winners: Top overall winner 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 (10K) receive a pumpkin pie! Age Groups are as follows: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
- 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk: 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 at The KILN @ Morton Junior High School.
- Saturday Morning: Beginning at 6:00AM - Limited Packet Pickup in the 200 block of North First Avenue (near the start line).
- Saturday: 7:00AM - Announcements.
- Race Start Times: 7:15AM - 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk START and 7:30AM - 10K START.
Join Us
Done Running & Walking? Post-Race Party & Awards Ceremony @ Corner of Jefferson and 1st!
For more information, visit the Morton Pumpkin Classic.
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