Pumpkin Run Colchester

Eight Ash Green, United Kingdom • 27 Sep 2026

Pumpkin Run Colchester

The Pumpkin Run is an autumn running event held at Bullbanks Farm, Eight Ash Green, Colchester (CO6 3PT). The event takes place on Sunday 27 September 2026 and uses traffic-free farm tracks through open countryside, scenic fields, past pumpkins and a pumpkin corn trail. The course is described as mostly flat.

Distances available:

  • 10K: entry fee £40.00. Minimum age 14 years.
  • 5K: entry fee £36.00. Minimum age 11 years.
  • 1K family run: entry fee £12.00. No age limit; children under 6 must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

Race features include chip timing, an exclusive medal, event photography and a downloadable certificate. The event village includes a Field of Fun, a bouncy castle and the Fox Box providing refreshments. On-site parking is provided approximately a one minute walk from the event village. Teams and clubs can enter together; teams of four or more qualify for a group discount. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k
5 km
1k Family Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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