By Nebraska Sports Council
LINCOLN, Neb. — More than 3,500 young runners representing over 90 area elementary schools will take part in the 24th annual Pumpkin Run on Sunday, Sept. 28, in the West Haymarket. This one-mile fun run, the largest youth-only event of its kind in the nation, will begin near Canopy and P Streets and finish in front of the Pinnacle Bank Arena main entrance.
Heats will begin at 10 a.m. and continue every 30 minutes through 12:30 p.m., organized by grade level to ensure a fun and safe experience for all participants.
Each registered runner will receive a 2025 Pumpkin Run medal and a souvenir cup at the finish line. After their run, participants and their families are invited inside Pinnacle Bank Arena for a vendor fair featuring giveaways and games from more than 20 local businesses and organizations.
Registration is still open, and all event details—including the full heat schedule and course map—can be found at PumpkinRunLincoln.com.
The event is made possible through the support of generous community sponsors, including Lincoln Pediatric Group, Home Real Estate, Runza, Black Hills Energy, Lincoln Pediatric Dentistry, and Rallis & Bonilla Orthodontics.
The Nebraska Sports Council is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote healthy and active lifestyle choices. Platinum Partners include Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln, Grand Island Tourism, FMNE and Nebraska Orthopaedic Center. Learn more at NebraskaSportsCouncil.com.