Golden Pumpkin Plod 10K run/5K walk (50th Annual)

🏃‍♂️ Pumpkin Plod Overview

Pumpkin Plod 10K Run / 5K Walk

Join us for our 50th anniversary of a Thanksgiving tradition! This 50th annual race is a USATF certified (IN24005TDK) flat and fast 10K course.

🏅 Race Information

• Event: 10K is a competitive, chip-timed (T&H Timing) event.
• Age Divisions: Male & Female: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, and 5 year increments up to 80+.
• Series: This event is part of the Calumet Striders 2025 Gold Cup Elite Series.
• Finishers: Pumpkin pies will be presented to the top 3 finishers in age division and top 3 Athena (170 lbs.+ F) & Clydesdale (210 lbs.+ M).

🥇 Awards and Recognition

The top overall male, top overall female, top masters male (age 40+), and top masters female (age 40+) will receive plaques.

🚶 5K Walk Details

Walkers are encouraged to join the 5K, which is non-competitive and will not be timed or scored.

📍 Course Information

Both courses begin at Highway Ave. & Kennedy Ave., loop through the streets of Highland, and finish at Lincoln Center. See course map for details.

👕 Participant Shirt

Participants will receive a cotton long-sleeve shirt while supplies last.

📅 Date and Time

Date/Time: Thursday, November 27, 9am start time

📝 Registration Information

• Pre-Registration: ONLY available at runsignup.com.
• Race Day Reg: LCC fieldhouse 7:30-8:45am, cash only!
• Fees Runner (10k): $26 early bird through 10/19 / $33 standard 10/20-11/25 / $40 day-of (cash only)
• Fees Walker (5k): $16 early bird through 10/19 / $23 standard 10/20-11/25 / $30 day-of (cash only)

Note: Early bird registration guarantees shirt size.

📦 Shirt/Bib Pick-Up

Lincoln Center fieldhouse on Wednesday, 11/26, 2-9:45pm or race day 7:30-8:45am

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I run the 5K? Yes but it is not timed and there are no prizes.
• If I run 5K instead of 10K: Please discard your bib.
• Strollers: Yes, allowed.*
• Dogs: Yes, but they must be leashed.*

For extra shirts, you need to register another person. Leftover shirts will be on sale at Lincoln Community Center the week after the race.

*Participants with strollers or dogs are asked to start in the back of the pack and must not interfere with or impede other participants.