| Sponsored by: |
The Great Pumpkin Chase, sponsored by St.
Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral, is a non-profit fund raising event. All
proceeds benefit Outreach Ministries, including Downtown Daily Bread.
Additional
Opportunities for Sponsorship are available from $50 to $1500.
Sponsors receive acknowledgement, publicity and race-related items in value
related to their sponsorship level. For more
information on Sponsorships click the link, or contact the Cathedral
office at 717-236-4059.To
Register
as a Sponsor click
here. |
| Place: |
Race-day registration and race packet pickup at City Island
Pavilion. City Island is located off of the Market Street Bridge in the
City of Harrisburg. Parking and restrooms available on City Island. City
Island is approximately three-quarters of a mile from the church across
the Walnut Street Bridge. 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
For more detailed directions, view the "Downtown Map" on our
Directions page. |
| Time: |
5 K begins at 9:00 a.m.; One Mile Fun Run and Walk begins at
9:45 a.m. |
The Great Pumpkin Cheers on the Runners! |
| Course: |
The mostly flat 5K begins with a loop of City Island,
continues across Walnut Street Bridge, south along the Susquehanna River,
North to finish in Riverfront Park on Front Street, directly across from
St. Stephen's Cathedral. The One Mile Fun Run is flat and begins and ends
in Riverfront Park across from the church. |
| Entry Fee: |
$20 postmarked on or before October 13th; $25 after October
13th. All pre-registrants will receive a long sleeved T-shirt (not
guaranteed for late registrants). Late registration / packet pick-up:
City Island 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. on race day. For more information,
phone 236-4059. Entry fee non-refundable. Rain or shine. |
| Late Registration and and race packet pick up |
Friday, October 24 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at St.
Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral Office, and on Saturday, October 25, from
7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at City Island Pavilion. |
| Age Brackets: |
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,
45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over. |
| Awards: |
Overall male and female winners will receive $100 1st place;
$50 2nd place; 3rd place $25. Trophies will be awarded to top 3 male and
female finishers in each age group (excluding overall winners). Awards
ceremony will take place at St. Stephen's following fun Run/Walk.
Refreshments and many door prizes. |
| Exceptions: |
Please no skateboards, headsets, roller blades, or
dogs. |
|
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Ms Pumpkin answering letters to the Great
Pumpkin |
| Snail Mail registrations to: |
The Great Pumpkin Chase, 221 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1437. |
| For further information |
(717) 236-4059. |
| To REGISTER NOW online: |
Go to
Online Registration form. |
| To request a registration form by mail: |
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