The Screaming Pumpkin
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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!
Registration fees
Full Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
Course Opens at 4:00PM | Must Start by 6:10PM
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$80.00Jan 1 – Aug 9
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$90.00Aug 10 – Oct 19
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$100.00Oct 20 – Oct 26
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Marathon Relay (4 Person) Closed
Online registration closed-
Course Opens at 4:00PM | Must Start by 6:10PM
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$45.00
Per Person
Jan 1 – Aug 9 -
$50.00
Per Person
Aug 10 – Oct 19 -
$55.00
Per Person
Oct 20 – Oct 26
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Half Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
Course Opens at 4:00PM | Must Start by 8:15PM
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$70.00Jan 1 – Aug 9
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$80.00Aug 10 – Oct 19
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$90.00Oct 20 – Oct 26
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6.55 (10kish) Closed
Online registration closed-
6:00PM Start
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$45.00Jan 1 – Aug 9
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$50.00Aug 10 – Oct 19
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$55.00Oct 20 – Oct 26
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2 Mile Run/Walk (Timed) Closed
Online registration closed-
6:02PM Start
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$25.00Jan 1 – Aug 9
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$30.00Aug 10 – Oct 19
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$35.00Oct 20 – Oct 26
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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. The prediction run is ONLY for the Full Marathon, Marathon Relay, and the Half Marathon.
- 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 is at 6:00pm
- 2 Mile Start is at 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 a water stop and nourishment?
- Yes. At the nourishment tent on the boulevard, there will be GU Energy packets. On the course at the support station in Springdale Cemetery (not accessible to the 2 mile run/walk), there will be water and lemon-lime Gatorade.
- After the race, all finishers will receive a La Gondola torpedo (or equivalent).
- 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 6.55 Mile (10Kish), marathon relay, marathon, and half marathon runners.
- All runners will receive a long-sleeve race shirt. Half marathon and marathon runners will receive a Yellow Bear quarter zip.
Course Map
10K Course Map
Half Marathon runs this course 2 times
Full Marathon runs this course 4 times
2024 Race Photos
Contact information
- Event contact
- Alex Lavin, Screaming Pumpkin Race Director
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Holiday Race Series
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An Event By & Benefiting
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Timing & Scoring By
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