Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5k / 10k
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Distance
- Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5k · Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 10k · 1-mile Fun Run
From the Organizer
We are so 'pumpkin' excited to host Northwest CASA’s annual Pumpkin Dash 5K fun run/walk, with the opportunity to run/walk a 10k option! Come join us as we raise awareness against sexual violence and funds to support our free services to survivors. Participants registered prior to 9/7 will receive a free event t-shirt, so register today! Day of registration will begin at 8:30am and the race will start at 9:00am.
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
71°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Ohare Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elk Grove Village, IL
Population
32,132
as of 2023
Elevation
689 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 4 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5k / 10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5k / 10k
- Date
- September 27, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5k / 10k?
- Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5k / 10k is a running race held in Elk Grove Village, Illinois on September 27, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5k / 10k?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois at Busse Woods- Grove 27, Elk Grove Village, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5k / 10k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Northwest CASA Pumpkin Dash 5k / 10k
Sep 27, 2026