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Morton Pumpkin Classic

location_city Morton

location_on Illinois

flag United States

calendar_today 19 Sep, 2026

directions_run Running

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About the Event

The 2-mile event is now officially an untimed fun run/walk and kicks off just ahead of the 10K runners. We will begin the festivities at 7:00am and send off the 2-milers at 7:15am, followed by the 10k runners at 7:30am. This will allow for less congestion throughout the race, at the split, and most importantly at the finish line! The flat course runs through town to the outskirts of Morton and then finishes on Jefferson Street, in the heart of the Pumpkin Festival.

The 2-mile fun run/walk welcomes old, young, short, tall, strollers, and wheelchairs.  No roller blades or pets (yes, unfortunately including dogs) allowed in either event.

After the race, participants are invited to join us at the Post Race Party for beverages, snacks, our famous pumpkin donuts, music, and a fun area to hang out with fellow racers and family members. There will be an awards ceremony at approximately 9:00am. Don't forget your bib has a "tear off coupon" for a FREE breakfast at the Pumpkin Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at the main food tent right after the race!

Awards
* All 10K finishers will receive a pumpkin finisher’s medal
* Top overall winner for the 10K Men's and Women's Divisions will receive $50 in Morton Chamber Checks.
* The Top 3 Men and Women in each age group (10K) receive a pumpkin pie! Age Groups are as follows: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+
* The 2-mile FUN Run/Walk does not have any prizes, but includes the post-race party and the Pumpkin Pancake & Sausage breakfast!

Race Weekend Schedule
Friday 4:00PM - 8:00PM - Packet Pickup is located at The KILN @ Morton Junior High School.  
Saturday Beginning at 6:00AM - Limited Packet Pickup in the 200 block of North First Avenue (near the start line)
Saturday 7:00AM - Announcements
Saturday 7:15AM - 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk START
Saturday 7:30AM - 10K START
Done Running & Walking? Post-Race Party & Awards Ceremony @ Corner of Jefferson and 1st!

Races Offered

2 mi

Sep 13, 2025

straighten

Distance — 3.2K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

07:15

Pumpkin Classic 10K

Sep 13, 2025

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Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

07:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Morton.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 15.3° / 25.4°
wb_sunny 14.1° / 24.4°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 11.1 /
water_drop 68.1%

About Morton

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Morton is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 17,117 at the 2020 census. The community holds a yearly Morton Pumpkin Festival for four days every September, and claims that "99 percent of the world's canned pumpkin is produced in Morton," earning it the designation "Pumpkin Capital of the World".

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