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Great Pumpkin Chase

Name: Great Pumpkin Chase
Start: 2025-10-12
End: 2025-10-12
Location: Lake Elmo

Lake Elmo, United States • 12 Oct 2025

The Great Pumpkin Chase is a festive fall running event held at the scenic Lake Elmo Park Reserve in Minnesota. It offers multiple race options including a 10k, 5k, and a kids' 0.5-mile fun run, with a unique "Double Up" challenge to complete both the 10k and 5k. The course features beautiful trails through the park, providing a family-friendly atmosphere.

Participants enjoy water and electrolyte stations along the route. After the race, runners and their families can gather around a community bonfire and enjoy a pancake breakfast, enhancing the autumn celebration. Leashed dogs are welcome, and parking is available for a fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Minnesota Lake Elmo

Race information

Website

10 km

10k | 6.2 Mile Run

10 km

Double Up| Complete the 10k Followed by the 5k

5 km

5k | 3.1 Mile Run

Kids Trail Fun Run | .5 Mile Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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