Date: October 28, 2020
Length: Virtual 5K & Kids 1 Mile
Start Time: 8:00am
Location: Virtual
Pumpkins in the Park VIRTUAL 5K & Kids 1 Mile
Pumpkins In The Park Virtual 5K & Kids 1 Mile
A Family-Friendly Halloween-Themed Event
Pumpkins in the Park 5K is going VIRTUAL and we're adding a Kids 1 mile run!
The Kids 1 mile run is limited to kids 12 and younger.
This is YOUR race! Choose your favorite route and run/walk it on your time! Or you can choose to join us on RaceJoy and run the actual Pumpkins in the Park course at Cobbs Hill Park!
Submit your results any time between 8am, October 28 - 9pm, November 4.
The 5K is Capped at 250 participants
Entry Includes:
• Long sleeve cotton t-shirt (Kids 1 mile, additional $10 fee applies)
• Online Results
• RaceJoy
• Option to participate in a social media costume contest
• Finisher medal to all registrants
• Digital Bib
• Digital/Printable Finishers Certificate
• Shipping for your shirt/medal (within the US)
If you are Going to Use RaceJoy
By using RaceJoy to map out the course, you will be provided with a map of the exact course with mile markers, verbal queues, and virtual cheers! Runners will be required to download the RaceJoy app on a mobile device prior to running. Once downloaded you will need to search for the race. You will be able to see where you are on the course at all times. Once you complete the race, RaceJoy will automatically submit your time to RunSignUp. Another bonus to using RaceJoy is that your friends and family will also be able to download the app to view your progress and give you virtual shoutouts! Additional information about the app can be found here.
Registration/Packet Pickup
| Event | By Nov. 3 |
| Virtual 5K | $30 |
| Kids 1 Mile | $15 |
Race Day Schedule
Submit your results any time between 8am, October 28 - 9pm, November 4.
Course/Maps
This is YOUR race! Choose your favorite route and run/walk it on your time! Or you can choose to join us on RaceJoy and run the actual Pumpkins in the Park course at Cobbs Hill Park if in Rochester, NY or the course at Delaware Park if in Buffalo, NY!
(Rochester Map) The course has inclines with buth beautiful cityscape scenic overlook and ends on a nice long downhill onto the grass finish line. The course meanders around the Cobbs Hill neighborhood, up the Reservoir, then back down towards Monroe Ave and Culver Rd. There will be one water stop on course. The start is on Norris Drive outside Riley Lodge. The finish is on the grass next to the softball fields along Culver Rd. The exact same finish will be used for the kids races.
(Buffalo Map) This course is approxiamtely a loop and 3/4 through Delaware Park. It's predominantly flat and very few vehicles.