Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase
Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Lake Bluff, IL, with entry fees from $23 to $45.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Price
- $23–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
We are on CARA's 2026 Runner's Choice Race Circuit Again!
Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is on Saturday October 24, 2026. The 5K starts @ 8AM and the Fun Run starts @ 9:15AM. Our 5K course is a certified course (USATF- IL-14092-JW) that travels along the beautiful tree lined streets of east Lake Bluff down to the bluff overlooking the shores of Lake Michigan. Don't forget to bring the kids as the 1 Mile Fun Run begins shortly after the 5K and is a family favorite with K-8th grade bragging rights on the line. Stick around for post race refreshments, camaraderie, and awards after each race!
**ONLY REGISTRATIONS MADE BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 ARE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT**
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Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 10/24
High
68°
Low
53°
Conditions
Partly sunny
Chance of Rain
1%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
About Lake Bluff, IL
Population
5,834
as of 2023
City Elevation
707 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Days to train
- Race
- Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase
Oct 24, 2026