Pumpkin Run Colchester

Eight Ash Green, United Kingdom • 28 Sep 2025

Event overview

The Pumpkin Run takes place at Foxes Farm, Halstead Road, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3PT (bus route 88) on Sunday 28 September 2025. The event uses traffic-free farm tracks and a mostly flat, scenic loop that runs through fields, past pumpkins and through a pumpkin corn trail. An event village will operate on site with refreshments, event photography, a Field of Fun area and a bouncy castle. On-site parking is available a short walk from the event village.

Race details

Distances offered:

  • 10K - farm loop; entry £28; age 14 years or older.
  • 5K - farm loop; entry £25; age 11 years or older.
  • Family 1K - entry £10; no age limit; runners under 6 need parental supervision.
  • Dog-friendly 5K - new for 2025; entry £30; age 11 years or older.

The event uses chip timing and provides an exclusive medal and a downloadable certificate for participants. There are time limits of 1 hour 30 minutes for the 5K and 2 hours for the 10K. Race packs and further logistical details are stated to be provided nearer the event date. Teams of more than four runners are eligible for a group discount. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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