The Screaming Pumpkin
October 26, 2024
Course opens at 4pm
Location: Lower Glen Oak Park (North Prospect Road)
Parking: Woodruff High School (lot off of Abington St)
Join us for the Screaming Pumpkin through Springdale Cemetery. Chills and thrills will keep you motivated as you run or walk through our 2 mile walk, 6.55 mile run, half marathon, full marathon, or full marathon relay! Run or walk if you dare. Once you start, there is no turning back. The half, full, and relay are prediction runs. Finish before 10PM! The winner is the closest to 10PM without going over. Invite all of your friends and family to bring their blankets and chairs and join in cheering you on all the way to the finish line!
Location: Lower Glen Oak Park (North Prospect Road)
Parking: Woodruff High School (lot off of Abington St)
Join us for the Screaming Pumpkin through Springdale Cemetery. Chills and thrills will keep you motivated as you run or walk through our 2 mile walk, 6.55 mile run, half marathon, full marathon, or full marathon relay! Run or walk if you dare. Once you start, there is no turning back. The half, full, and relay are prediction runs. Finish before 10PM! The winner is the closest to 10PM without going over. Invite all of your friends and family to bring their blankets and chairs and join in cheering you on all the way to the finish line!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a prediction run?
- A prediction run requires you to predict how long it will take you to complete the course so that you finish as close to 10:00pm, as possible.
- What is the latest time I can start my run?
- Course Opens at 4:00pm; Marathon/Relay Latest Start: 6:10pm; Half Marathon Latest Start: 8:15pm
- 6.55 Mile Start: 6:00pm
- 2 Mile Start: 6:02pm
- Will I need a headlamp?
- Yes. The course will also be guided by glow sticks.
- Will I be chased by anything?
- No. You will not be chased by anything.
- Do I have to be off the course by 10:00pm?
- Yes. Marathoners, Relay Teams, and Half Marathoners will not be allowed to start the last loop after 9:15pm.
- Can I bring spectators to cheer me on? Is there a fee for them to watch?
- Yes. Of course! They can watch you run in lower Glen Oak Park. There is no fee for spectators, unless they are joining the viewing party.
- Where do I park?
- Woodruff High School
- Will there be nourishment?
- Yes. The race is exclusively sponsored by Liquid Death. There will be GU Energy packets. All finishers will receive a La Gondola torpedo.
- What is the proper attire?
- Costume encouraged and we will have Sparklee Body Art beginning at 4:00pm to complete your Halloween look!
- When is packet pickup?
- Friday at RC Outfitters (311 SW Water Street, FL-1, Peoria, IL) from 11:00am-6:00pm.
- Saturday at Lower Glen Oak Park 3:30pm-5:00pm.
- Are there finisher medals?
- Yes. There are finisher medals awarded to 10K, marathon relay, marathon, and half marathon runners.
- All runners & walkers will receive a long-sleeve race shirt. Half marathon and marathon runners will also receive a Yellow Bear quarter zip. Quarter zips are available for purchase and would add an additional $45 to your registration.
