Pumpkin Run Colchester

Eight Ash Green, United Kingdom • 27 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Pumpkin Run takes place on Sunday 27 September 2026 at Bullbanks Farm, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3PT (Bus route 88). The course runs through scenic fields and farm tracks, includes a pumpkin corn trail, and is described as mostly flat and traffic free. The event includes an event village with refreshments and family activities.

Distances and entry fees

  • 10K - entry fee £40.00
  • 5K - entry fee £36.00
  • 1K family run - entry fee £12.00

Race details and restrictions

Entrants must be at least 14 years old for the 10K and at least 11 years old for the 5K on race day. The 1K family run has no age limit, but children under 6 must be accompanied; adults do not need a ticket for the 1K. Teams of four or more qualify for a group discount.

Facilities and services

The event uses chip timing, provides an exclusive medal and downloadable certificate, and offers event photography. On-site parking is available about a one minute walk from the event village. The event village includes a Field of Fun, a bouncy castle, and a refreshment point called the Fox Box. The venue What3Words location is ///invite.conqueror.scratches. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k
5 km
1k Family Fun Run
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