We are on CARA's 2026 Runner's Choice Race Circuit Again! Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is on Saturday October 24, 2026. The 5K starts @ 8AM and the Fun Run starts @ 9:15AM. Our 5K course is a certified course (USATF- IL-14092-JW) that travels along the beautiful tree lined streets of east Lake Bluff down to the bluff overlooking the shores of Lake Michigan. Don't forget to bring the kids as the 1 Mile Fun Run begins shortly after the 5K and is a family favorite with K-8th grade bragging rights on the line. Stick around for post race refreshments, camaraderie, and awards after each race! **ONLY REGISTRATIONS MADE BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 ARE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT**
5K: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $35.00 | Mar 1 | Sep 7 |
| $40.00 | Sep 7 | Oct 6 | |
| $45.00 | Oct 6 | Oct 24 | |
| $50.00 | Oct 24 | Oct 24 | |
| 1 Miles | $20.00 | Mar 1 | Sep 7 |
| $23.00 | Sep 7 | Oct 6 | |
| $23.00 | Oct 6 | Oct 24 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 187 | 10:58 | 6:11 |
| 2024 | 259 | 11:39 | 5:43 |
| 2023 | 236 | 11:00 | 6:13 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 361 | 26:36 | 16:00 |
| 2023 | 354 | 27:12 | 15:37 |
Interested in this race?
The start/finish line is ¼ mile from the Metra Train station in Lake Bluff for runners traveling to the race via train. There is a train that leaves the Clybourn station in the city @ 6:43 am arriving in Lake Bluff at 7:42 am on Saturday morning. The train station has ample parking available for participants who want to drive to the race. We highly encourage carpooling as we expect a large number of participants at this year’s race. Additional parking can be found in the west parking lot of