Saturday, October 17

Canopy Street, Railyard 

Lincoln, NE

THE PUMPKIN RUN IS A 1-MILE YOUTH FUN RUN, THE LARGEST RUN OF ITS KIND IN THE NATION!

REGISTRATION

ENTRY FEES:

*$15 Per Runner: September 26 - October 15

*register by Sunday, October 11th to be guaranteed a shirt

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NOTE: Runners are encouraged to run without an adult/sibling.  However, an adult/sibling is allowed to run with their child free of charge. If the adult/sibling wants to receive a Pumpkin Run t-shirt with the run, they need to register online and pay the entry fee. PARENTS, GUARDIANS, TEACHERS AND/OR SIBLINGS OF REGISTERED RUNNERS MAY RUN AT THEIR OWN RISK OF LIABILITY.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TIMES: Final heat starting times will be determined by Monday, October 12.  Actual times by school and grade will be emailed, PumpkinRunLincoln.com and posted on social media.

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SCHEDULE: Please plan to arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before your scheduled run time. You DO NOT have to arrive at the beginning of your session. Runner order will start with oldest grades proceeding down to the youngest grades.

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PARTICIPANT PACKETS:  Packets include your Pumpkin Run shirt and runner letter with information and coupons from sponsors.  NOTE: There will be NO t-shirts distributed at Schools this year.  All participant packets must be picked up during packet pickup times on October 13-15.  Times and places will be emailed, posted at PumpkinRunLincoln.com and posted on social media soon.

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PARKING: All families are encouraged to park for FREE in the Pinnacle Bank Arena Festival Lot, just north of the arena at 901 V. Street.  From there, it is a short walk over the LINCOLN Bridge to the Start Line. Overflow parking will also be available in the Haymarket Park

parking lots.

There will NOT be parking available in the Railyard Parking Garages, west of 7th Street or in the John Breslow Ice Hockey Center parking lot at 433 V Street. Handicap parking will be available east of the Railyard in normal, designated spots.

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GIFTS & PRIZES: All participants will receive a Pumpkin Run t-shirt along with other gifts and goodies from our sponsors.

RUNNER RECOVERY: The runner recovery area is for registered participants ONLY. Parents and siblings, to assure that supply does not run out before the final heats, please do not drink from the runner recovery station.

WEATHER: The Pumpkin Run will take place rain or shine. If there is lightning in the area, heats may be delayed.  Sorry, there are no refunds due to inclement weather.  If changes need to be made, announcements will be made on-site and may be posted here or on the Pumpkin Run Facebook page.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Nebraska Sports Council at info@nebraskasportscouncil.com or call 402-471-2544.