Sponsored By The 20th annual Great Pumpkin Chase, proudly hosted by St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral, is a non-profit fund raising event. All proceeds benefit LOCAL Outreach Ministries, including Allison Hill's Common Ground Cafe, Downtown Daily Bread, Health Ministries of Christ (only free dental clinic in tri-country area), & Susquehanna Harbor Safe Haven.
Additional opportunities for Sponsorship are available at Silver ($500), Gold ($1,000) & Platinum level ($2,500). Sponsors receive acknowledgement, publicity and race-related items in value to their sponsorship level. Because we’re aware that some businesses cannot participate in what may be construed as a church-related event, we’ve set up the Great Pumpkin Chase as a project of fiscal sponsor The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). For more information on Sponsorships click here , or contact the Cathedral office at 717-236-4059.
Place Race-day registration and race packet pickup at City Island Carousel Pavilion. City Island is located off of the Market Street Bridge in the City of Harrisburg. Parking and restrooms available on City Island. City Island is approximately three-quarters of a mile from the church across the Walnut Street Bridge. 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. For more detailed directions, view the "Downtown Map" on our Directions page.
Location Saturday, Oct. 26th, 2013 @ 9 a.m. City Island & River Front Park, Harrisburg, PA
Time 5 K begins at 9:00 a.m.; One Mile Fun Run and Walk begins at 9:45 a.m.
Course The mostly flat 5K begins with a loop of City Island, continues across Walnut Street Bridge, south along the Susquehanna River, and finishes on City Island. We're using PA Runners for chip timing with the chip adhered to the race bibs for convenient, accurate and fast race results. The One Mile Fun Run is flat and begins and ends on City Island.
Entry Fee $25 postmarked on or before Oct. 6th. All pre-registrants will receive a long sleeved T-shirt. T-shirts are not guaranteed for late registrants with limited quantities on race day so please register early. Late registration / packet pick-up: City Island Carousel Pavilion 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. on race day. For more information, phone 236-4059. Entry fee non-refundable. Rain or shine.
Late Registration & packet pick up Friday, Oct. 25 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral Office, and on Saturday, Oct. 26th, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at City Island Carousel Pavilion.
Age Brackets 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.
Awards Overall male and female winners will receive $100 1st place; $50 2nd place; 3rd place $25. Trophies will be awarded to top 3 male and female finishers in each age group (excluding overall winners). Awards ceremony will take place at at the Carousel on City Island following fun Run/Walk. Refreshments and many door prizes.
Exceptions Please no strollers, skateboards, roller blades, or dogs.
Online Registration Please Click Here to go to the Great Pumpkin Chase's active.com registration page.
Contact Info Cathedral Office: (717) 236-4059 Event directors: Mary Murphy (717) 773-2806 Megan Frascella
