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Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase 2026

Date
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start time
9:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $30 · goes up to $35 on Oct 12, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
2M WalkOtherOct 17, 20269:00 AM$30$35 after Oct 12, 2026–
5K Run5KOct 17, 20269:00 AM$35$40 after Oct 12, 2026250

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The Other fee goes up to $35 on Oct 12, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 2M Walk: $30 until Oct 11, then $35 until Oct 17.
  • 5K Run: $35 until Oct 11, then $40 until Oct 17.

Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Connecticut ($34).

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

85
finishers
29:44
median (9:34 /mi)
16:59
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
median 29:4419:1551:17
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (RAT Race Timing) for Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase?

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.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K
AgeWomenMen
Under 2027:1826:30
30-3924:2821:44
40-4927:3626:23
50-59n/a26:46
60-6937:4631:45

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Finishers by year

Down 44 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase 5K year by year

From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 151 to 85 finishers, and the median time dropped from 31:30 to 29:44.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
202585 (-30%)29:44under 24:0716:59
2024121 (+34%)32:55under 25:4221:47
202390 (-40%)33:06under 25:2020:56
202215131:30under 23:5820:13

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Schedule

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

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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Race details

Where
Ivoryton Library, Ivoryton, CT 06442Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 180 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Other
Editions
2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 22, 2022), 2021 (Oct 23, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase?
Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 12, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Connecticut?
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Connecticut ($34).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, Other.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 85 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 29:44 and the winner ran 16:59.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
Ivoryton Library, Ivoryton, CT 06442.

From the organizers

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.

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