The Great Pumpkin Race 2012

Buckalew Farms

Sunday, October 14, 2012 @ 7:30 AM

 

Date

Start: Sunday, October 14, 2012 @ 7:30 AM

Address

Buckalew Farms
17000 W Ajo Hwy Tucson, AZ

Registration Closing Date

Friday, October 12, 2012 @ 5:59 PM PST

Brief Description

The Great Pumpkin Race is set for Sunday, October 14. This cross-country style 5K races though the Buckalew family farm and includes portions of their wild and crazy corn maze. Participants will also be eligible for great prizes, race day activities like pumpkin carving and kid’s face painting. The Great Pumpkin race benefits the Hydrocephalus Foundation and Tedy’s Team. This is definitely one race you won't be 'scared' to enter....

Directions

Buckelew Farm is just 30 minutes from downtown Tucson. Take Ajo Way (US 86) west for 22 miles and you can't miss it!

Additional Information

The Great Pumpkin Race is a fun filled, low cost 5k through the Buckalew family farm and their wild and crazy Halloween themed corn maze. The course is a flat, traditional cross-country course along dirt roads and through the corn maze. Runners of all abilities, from those competing in their first 5k, to those looking for a PR, will enjoy the course. We’re excited to offer prizes in multiple age groups making this race a truly family-friendly event. Thanks to The Running Shop and Tedy’s Team for providing prizes. Age groups will be 11 and under, 12-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-45, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84 and 85+ Top three overall and Master's winner will be taken out of age group awards. All participants are eligible for raffle prizes. Thanks to the Buckelew family, the entry fee into Buckelew Farms is waived so that you may purchase your own pumpkin. All those that are in the park by race time (7:30a) will not be charged for entry. Those arriving after race start will need to enter when the farm opens and a pay a fee. So it’s simple, arrive early, run a great race (or cheer your favorite racer), have a great time and enjoy crafts and other activities for the entire family! Packet pick-up at The Running Shop on Saturday, 10/13/12. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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