New Albany Pumpkin Run 2024

Presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians!

Sunday, 10/6/24

Come be a part of this super fun 1st Annual New Albany Pumpkin Run! This exciting race involves running our fun racecourse, receiving a pumpkin at the finish line, awards for best costume, medals for top finishers (1 or 2 miles) and special trick or treat run (.25 or .5 mile) where you run to several fun treat stations during the run! Hurry as this event will sell out.

– Only $18 – all distances – While Entries Still Available – Selling out fast!

Race Information:

New Albany Pumpkin Run (12:25PM – 1 or 2 mile option) –

• Start by running the fun course (bubbles at the starting line)
• Small Pumpkin after the race
• Costume Contest (Awards for best costume, funniest costume, and most original – top 2-3 by category)
• Special Awards for the top 10 by gender by distance
• Pumpkin Medal at Finish Line
• Tritan 1L Sports Water Bottle

Trick or Treat Fun Run (12:45PM – .25 or .5 mile option) –

• Start by running the fun course (bubbles at the starting line)
• 4 Fun Stops during the course:

-Stop 1 (.25 & .5 Mile): Halloween Pencil with Stamper

-Stop 2 (.25 & .5 Mile): Small Stuffed Animal

-Stop 3 (.5 Mile Only): Halloween Ball

-Stop 4 (.5 Mile Only): Fun Halloween Candy Treat

• Small Pumpkin after the race
• Costume Contest (Awards for best costume, funniest costume, and most original – top 2-3 by category)
• Pumpkin Medal at Finish Line
• Tritan 1L Sports Water Bottle

Race Details:

Date: Sunday, October 6th, 2024

Location: Marburn Academy (9555 Johnstown Rd, New Albany, OH 43054)

Start Location: Behind Marburn School (in the field – run is on the grass)

Distance: Pumpkin Run (1 or 2 mile) or Trick or Treat Run (.25 or .5 Miles)

Start Time:

• 1 or 2 Miles: 12:25PM
• .25 or .5 Mile: 12:45PM

Awards: Special Awards for the 1st 10 finishers by gender at finish line in order of finish for 1 or 2 miles!

Special Trick or Treat Stops (.25 or .5 mile): Run to a 4 different trick or treat stops! .25 mile receive 2 treat stops and .5 mile run receive 4 treat stops!

Registration Fees:

Super Sale (Race Day +$10)

• Pumpkin or Trick or Treat Run (.25, .5, 1 or 2 miles): $18

Race Registrants Receive the Following:

New Albany Pumpkin Run (1- or 2-mile option):

• Small Pumpkin after the race
• Costume Contest
• Special Awards for the top 10 by gender by distance
• Pumpkin Medal at Finish Line
• Tritan 1L Sports Water Bottle

Trick or Treat Fun Run (.25- or .5-mile option):

• 4 Fun Stops during the course:

-Stop 1 (.25 & .5 Mile): Halloween Pencil with Stamper

-Stop 2 (.25 & .5 Mile): Small Stuffed Animal

-Stop 3 (.5 Mile Only): Halloween Ball

-Stop 4 (.5 Mile Only): Fun Halloween Candy Treat

• Small Pumpkin after the race
• Costume Contest
• Pumpkin Medal at Finish Line
• Tritan 1L Sports Water Bottle

Packet Pick-up Options:

RACE DAY:

• Sunday, Oct 6th – Opens 11AM
• Main Check in for the event – Back part of the School (outside – look for giant inflatable pumpkin)
• NO PETS ALLOWED (strollers are fine – course is on grass)

New Albany Fall Festival Details:

This race is part of the New Albany Fall Festival on 10/6. Find out more: Click Here

Race Day Updates:

Race Day Updates will be either posted on the KidsLinked Facebook page or via email. Final runner instructions will be sent the week of the race!

Inclement Weather Policy

The Pumpkin Run will start as scheduled (start times listed above) regardless of rain, snow or cold temperatures.

If there is visible lightning in the area, the race will be delayed for a minimum of 15 minutes. The race would only be further delayed, postponed, shortened or cancelled if extreme conditions jeopardize the safety of participants.

Please follow KidsLinked for constant updates and listen closely to all public address announcements on Race Day for information and instruction!