51ST Annual
Highland Parks & Recreation's 51st Annual Pumpkin Plod
Highland Parks & Recreation's 51st Annual Pumpkin Plod is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Highland, IN, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the 51st Annual Pumpkin Plod Race!
This USATF-certified 10K is a flat, fast course and part of the Calumet Striders 2026 Gold Cup Series. The race is chip-timed by T&H Timing.
Start at:
- Near Highway Ave. & Kennedy Ave.
Awards:
• The top three 10K finishers in each category will receive a pumpkin pie.
Walkers:
• Walkers are encouraged to participate in the unofficial 5K.
Shirts:
• Participants will receive a cotton long-sleeve race shirt while supplies last.
• Register by October 16 to guarantee your shirt.
Shirt & Bib Pickup:
Lincoln Center Fieldhouse
• Wednesday, November 25: 2:00–9:45 PM
• Race Day: 7:30–8:45 AM
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
43°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Park Forest, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Highland, IN
Population
23,749
as of 2023
City Elevation
614 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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72
Days to train
- Race
- Highland Parks & Recreation's 51st Annual Pumpkin Plod
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Highland Parks & Recreation's 51st Annual Pumpkin Plod
Nov 26, 2026