Join us for the 2025 Screaming Pumpkin through Springdale Cemetery
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Chills and thrills will keep you motivated as you run or walk through our 2 mile, 6.55 mile, half marathon, full marathon, or full marathon relay!
Run or walk if you dare.
Once you start, there is no turning back. The full marathon, marathon relay, and half marathon 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!
Countdown to event
Registration fees
Full Marathon - Prediction Run
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- Course Opens at 4:00PM | Must Start by 6:10PM | Winner is the person who finishes closest to 10PM
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Register for Full Marathon - Prediction Run$80.00
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Now registering Jan 13 – Aug 7 -
$90.00
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Aug 8 – Oct 17 -
$100.00
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Oct 18 – Oct 25
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Marathon Relay (4 Person) - Prediction Run
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- Course Opens at 4:00PM | Must Start by 6:10PM | Winner is the relay team who finishes closest to 10PM
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Register for Marathon Relay (4 Person) - Prediction Run$45.00
Per Person | Shirts Guaranteed
Now registering Jan 13 – Aug 7 -
$50.00
Per Person | Shirts Guaranteed
Aug 8 – Oct 17 -
$55.00
Per Person | Shirts NO LONGER Guaranteed
Oct 18 – Oct 25
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Half Marathon - Prediction Run
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- Course Opens at 4:00PM | Must Start by 8:15PM | Winner is the person who finishes closest to 10PM
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Register for Half Marathon - Prediction Run$70.00
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Now registering Jan 13 – Aug 7 -
$80.00
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Aug 8 – Oct 17 -
$90.00
Shirts NO LONGER Guaranteed
Oct 18 – Oct 25
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6.55 Mile (10kish) - Race
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- Must Start at 6:00PM | Winner is the first person who finishes
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Register for 6.55 Mile (10kish) - Race$45.00
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Now registering Jan 13 – Aug 7 -
$50.00
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Aug 8 – Oct 17 -
$55.00
Shirts NO LONGER Guaranteed
Oct 18 – Oct 25
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2 Mile Run/Walk
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- Must Start at 6:02PM
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Register for 2 Mile Run/Walk$30.00
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Now registering Jan 13 – Aug 7 -
$35.00
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Aug 8 – Oct 17 -
$40.00
Shirts NO LONGER Guaranteed
Oct 18 – Oct 25
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the different Screaming Pumpkin events?
- Full Marathon - Prediction Run
- Marathon Relay (4 Person) - Prediction Run
- Half Marathon - Prediction Run
- 6.55 Mile (10kish) - Race
- 2 Mile Run/Walk - Race
- 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, without going past
- The Marathon, Marathon Relay, and Half Marathon are all Prediction Runs
- The winner of each event is the person or relay that finishes closest to 10:00pm
- VERY IMPORTANT: Having the fastest time does NOT get you an award!
- Can I wear a watch or GPS watch during the Prediction Run?
- YES. But ONLY to collect your split times
- We ask that YOU DO NOT use your watch to determine the time of day
- 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
- IMPORTANT: Packet pickup CLOSES at 6:00pm
- If you plan to start your prediction run after 6:00pm you MUST pick up your packet before!
- What event swag will I receive?
- All runners receive a long-sleeve race shirt
- Full Marathon and Half Marathon participants ALSO receive a Yellow Bear quarter zip
- Yellow Bear quarter zips are available for purchase during online registration
- What is the proper attire?
- Costumes are HIGHLY encouraged!
- Sparklee Body Art will begin at 4:00pm to complete your Halloween look
- Where do I park?
- Woodruff Career & Technical Center - 1800 NE Perry Ave, Peoria
- What is the latest time I can start my Marathon, Marathon Relay, or Half Marathon Prediction Run?
- The Course Opens at 4:00pm
- Marathon and Marathon Relay Latest Start is 6:10pm
- Half Marathon Latest Start is 8:15pm
- IMPORTANT: If you would like to START later than the above times, you MUST contact ShaZam Racing prior to race day
- What time does my race start?
- 6.55 Mile MUST Start at 6:00pm
- 2 Mile MUST Start at 6:02pm
- 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
- Will I need a headlamp?
- YES. Headlamps ARE REQUIRED for the Marathon, Marathon Relay, and Half Marathon
- Headlamps are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED for the 6.55 Mile
- Headlamps are not required for the 2 Mile Run/Walk
- Headlamps are available for purchase during online registration and will be available at packet pickup (as supplies last)
- How is the course marked?
- The entire course is marked with cones and turn arrows
- The entire course is ALSO marked with glowsticks ~ approximately every 5-10 feet
- GREEN = You are on the CORRECT PATH
- KEEP GREEN glowsticks on your RIGHT
- If you see GREEN glowsticks on BOTH the RIGHT and LEFT SIDES = 2-WAY Traffic
- RED = Please be careful of HAZARD
- AVOID RED glowsticks
- If you see RED glowsticks USE CAUTION (examples: pothole, tree root, etc.)
- Will I be chased by anything?
- NO. You will not be chased by anything.
- Will there be on-course water/nourishment?
- Yes. There will be water and Lemon-Lime Gatorade at the cemetery Aid Station
- IMPORTANT: The 2 Mile Run/Walk does NOT have access to the cemetery Aid Station
- There will be GU Energy Gels (flavor TBD) available at packet pickup and at the cemetery Aid Station
- Yes. There will be water and Lemon-Lime Gatorade at the cemetery Aid Station
- Do I have to be off the course by 10:00pm?
- YES. Marathoners, Marathon Relay Teams, and Half Marathoners will not be allowed to start another loop after 9:15pm
- Are there finisher medals?
- Yes. Finisher medals are awarded to 6.55 Mile, Full Marathon, Marathon Relay, and Half Marathon finishers at the finish line
- Will there be post-race food?
- Yes. All finishers will receive a La Gondola torpedo
Packet Pickup
11:00am to 6:00pm - RC Outfitters
311 SW Water Street, FL-1, Peoria
You may pick up packets for friends and family
Saturday, 10/25 (RACE DAY)
3:30pm to 5:00pm - Lower Glen Oak Park
IMPORTANT: Packet Pickup & Online Registration CLOSES at 6:00pm
Courses
Courses start & finish along the boulevard in Lower Glen Oak Park
6.55 Mile Course
Half Marathon - Prediction Run runs course 2 times
Full Marathon - Prediction Run & Marathon Relay - Prediction Run runs course 4 times
2 Mile Run/Walk Course
Course Map will be added soon
Awards
Non-Prediction Run Events
6.55 Mile Overall Awards: Top 1 Male & Top 1 Female [Gun Time]
2 Mile Overall Awards: Top 1 Male & Top 1 Female [Gun Time]
Prediction Run Events
Full Marathon Awards: Top 1 Male & Top 1 Female finishing CLOSEST to 10:00pm
Marathon Relays Awards: Top 1 Relay Team finishing CLOSEST to 10:00pm
Half Marathon Awards: Top 1 Male & Top 1 Female finishing CLOSEST to 10:00pm
[IMPORTANT: Awards go to those that are closest to, but not going past, 10:00pm. Finishing a second or more past 10:00pm makes you ineligible for awards]
Photos
After the race, pictures will be added to your finisher page!
Check out your results page to see your pictures!
Screaming Pumpkin 2025 Photo Album
Contact information
- Event contact
- Alex Lavin, Screaming Pumpkin Race Director
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An Event By & Benefiting
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Holiday Race Series
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