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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2M Walk | Other | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 12, 2026 | 250 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $35 on Oct 12, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Connecticut ($34).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Connecticut runs 32:01, about 10:18 a mile, based on 235 races with published results. Women typically finish in 34:53 and men in 29:10.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the 2M Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 180 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Ivoryton Library, Ivoryton, CT 06442
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (RAT Race Timing) for Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:07 or better, the top quarter in 26:23, and half the field in 29:44; the last tenth came in after 38:31.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:18 | 26:30 |
| 30-39 | 24:28 | 21:44 |
| 40-49 | 27:36 | 26:23 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 26:46 |
| 60-69 | 37:46 | 31:45 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Down 44 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 151 to 85 finishers, and the median time dropped from 31:30 to 29:44.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85 (-30%) | 29:44 | under 24:07 | 16:59 |
| 2024 | 121 (+34%) | 32:55 | under 25:42 | 21:47 |
| 2023 | 90 (-40%) | 33:06 | under 25:20 | 20:56 |
| 2022 | 151 | 31:30 | under 23:58 | 20:13 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Connecticut 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:23, against 27:02 in a typical Connecticut 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 72°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Race Check-In at Ivoryton Green opens at 8:00 am. 5K race & 2 mile walk start at 9:00 am. 2 mile walk does not include the trail portion of the route. On race day: please allow plenty of time to park and collect your race number before the…
Awards
Overall individual Male / Female 5K winners. Winners of the following age groups: 1-9 yrs. 10-13 yrs. 14-19 yrs. 20-29 yrs. 30-39 yrs. 40-49 yrs. 50-59 yrs. 60-69 yrs. 70+ yrs. Best costume!
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The Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase is a 5K Road/Trail Race to benefit the Ivoryton Library and takes place in peak foliage season of southern New England. The course begins along Main Street for approximately ½ mile before turning left down Falls River Drive. At the one mile mark, the course enters the Falls River Preserve for a 1.1 mile trail loop that meanders along the Falls River. The trail is double track for about ½ mile before it turns into hilly and rocky single track. Care must be taken on the trail due to the presence of rocks and roots. Please be aware that the trail can be slippery in wet conditions.