Annual Youth Fun Run Set for Sunday, Oct. 8
Lincoln, Neb. (Sep. 25, 2023) — The deadline to register for the 22nd annual Pumpkin Run and still receive a shirt is 11:59 p.m. this Friday, Sep. 29. Those interested can register and find details, including the full schedule and course map, at PumpkinRunLincoln.com.
The Run takes place Sunday, Oct. 8th in the West Haymarket, beginning near Canopy and P Streets and ending in front of the Pinnacle Bank Arena main entrance. More than 4,000 runners from 50+ area elementary schools are expected to complete the one-mile course in what has become the largest youth-only fun run in the nation.
Heats will be held every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and are divided by grade. Each runner receives a 2023 Pumpkin Run medal and souvenir cup when they finish. Runners and their families are also invited to attend the vendor fair inside Pinnacle Bank Arena to enjoy giveaways and games from more than 20 local businesses and organizations following their heat.
The Pumpkin Run is conducted by the Nebraska Sports Council. Lincoln Pediatric Group, Home Real Estate and Complete Children’s Health are the presenting partners. Hohl Orthodontics is the medal sponsor.
The Nebraska Sports Council is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote healthy and active lifestyle choices. Platinum Partners include Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln, Nebraska Medical Association, Farmers Mutual of Nebraska and Nebraska Orthopaedic Center. Learn more at NebraskaSportsCouncil.com.
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