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TIME & LOCATION: The start and finish of the Screaming Pumpkin race and walk will be held in lower Glen Oak Park. This is located directly across from former Woodruff High School located at 1800 NE Perry St. in Peoria, IL. Participants are encouraged to park in the Woodruff High School parking lot.
MARATHON: The marathon will be held on Friday, October 29th. Participants choose their own starting time based on the predicted pace with a finish time goal of 12 Midnight. The course will open at 6:00PM for individuals and relay teams in the marathon. The last time an individual can begin the marathon is 9:00PM. The last time a relay can begin is 9:30PM. PLEASE NOTE: As this is a loop course (4 x 6.55 mile loops), no participant will be allowed to start a new loop after 11:20PM.
10K RUN AND 2 MILE WALK: The 10K race and 2 mile walk will start promptly at 6:00. For safety purposes, walkers are asked to line up behind the runners.
THE COURSE: The Screaming Pumpkin Marathon course is a 6.55mi loop which will be lined with over 1000 glow sticks and takes the participants through Lower Glen Oak Park and historic Springdale Cemetery. Make no mistake, this course is hilly. In fact, this marathon course may be the hilliest you've ever attempted. But that's alright because your time on this race does not matter! Slow runners and even run/walkers have a chance of winning on this challenging course because all that matters is whether or not you finish closest to midnight without going over! The majority of the race will be on paved streets and paths. One section, at the beginning of the first loop, will follow along a wooded trail where costumed actors will perform for you along the trail.. Though the actors will do their best to be a little bit spooky, please do not worry: the actors will do nothing to interfere with your run. There will be no traffic on the course.
Founded in 1854, Springdale Cemetery is one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in the state. Over 78,000 citizens are buried along the 230 acres of hills and valleys and 6.55 miles of roads.
The 10K (6.55mi) will use the same loop as the marathon and relay.
The 2 mile walk course is relatively flat and begins and ends in Lower Glen Oak Park while looping through a portion of the beautiful and historic Springdale cemetery.
MARATHON COURSE RULES: No watches or GPS devices allowed on the course. Relay runners, their families and/or friends are not permitted to exchange time or pace information with runners during the race. No warming up or cooling down will be allowed on the actual race course. Spectators will not be allowed in Springdale Cemetery.
COSTUMES: Costumes are encouraged! An overall best costume award will be announced on http://www.screamingpumpkinrace.com within one week of the race and the winner will be awarded a $150 gift certificate to Running Central.
COST: Cost will be $68 for the individual marathon, $170 for marathon relay teams, $27 for the 10K run or 2 mile walk for those who register before October 25th. The first 300 Marathon, relay, and 10K (actually 6.55mi) participants to register will receive an orange Mizuno short sleeve technical shirt. The first 300 Marathon and relay participants will also receive and a Mizuno BreathThermo head pip (skull cap). All registrants will receive glow-stick jewelry and a post race meal. One can select to purchase a FuelBelt headlamp (value of $25.00) for $15.50 when one registers on-line.
PLEASE NOTE: Supplies are limited so this headlamp offer is only good for the first 150 people.
PLEASE NOTE: The costs include an online convenience fee.
LATE REGISTRATION: The cost of registration on or following October 25th will be $80 for the marathon, $180 for the marathon relay, $35 for the 10K or the 2 mile walk. Please note: This does not include the convenience fee for online registration.
TIMING: Chip timing will be provided for all participants of the 10K, the marathon and the marathon relay.
MARATHON RELAY INFORMATION Relay teams of 2, 3 or 4 will be trading off running the 6.55 mile loop a total of 4 times. The relay exchange point will be at the Sonnemaker statue in Lower Glen Oak Park.
LIGHTING: Although the marathon course will be lit with over 1000 green luminaries, we ask that our participants consider wearing headlamps for their own safety. For those who want to purchase a headlamp one can do so when registering on-line. We are proud to have FuelBelt as a sponsor of this year’s event! With their partnership, we are going to be able to offer the FuelBelt LED Headlamp for just $15.50 (batteries included)! This headlamp is regularly priced at $25.00. This offer is limited to the first 150 people. In the event there are extra headlamps, these extras will be sold on race day for $20 (cash only).
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP: Online registration only. Available at www.register4races.com
Packet Pick-up and in-person registration will be available on Thursday, October 28th at Running Central, 700 West Main Street, Peoria from 10:00AM -6:00PM. Race day registration and packet pick-up for the 10K and walk will be available from 3:00PM -5:00PM in lower Glen Oak Park across from Woodruff High School. Marathon registration will remain open until 6:00PM, race day.
FIRST AID & COURSE PATROL: First aid and course security will be managed by Peoria Area Mountain Bike Association. 2-4 bikers will be on the marathon course at all times to assist runners and maintain safety on the course. To find out more about PAMBA, visit: http://www.pambamtb.org
RESTROOMS: Port-a-Potties will be available in lower Glen Oak Park, near the start of the race.
AID STATIONS: There will be an aid station at 3 locations along the 6.55 mile loop, providing water and Gatorade every 2 miles. Any additional fueling will need to be self-supported. Gels and race fueling options will be available for sale at the Running Central tent, prior to the race.
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS: Post race food and drink will be provided for both the 10K and 2 mile participants as well as the Marathon participants. Hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, pizza, chili, soda, hot chocolate and coffee will be served. Hot will food will be available until 1:00AM.
ENTERTAINMENT: Shortly before 6PM, award winning author, performer and creator, Brian “Fox” Ellis will be performing a short version of "The Spirits of Springdale Cemetery" where he will outline some of the famous and infamous buried there! Find out more about his popular 7th Annual Historic Springdale Cemetery Tour, themed, Lincoln's Friends and Rivals. Tours are Saturday and Sunday Oct 3-4, 10-11, at 2:00 and 4:00. Call 689-8000 for reservations. http://www.foxtalesint.com/
Local band, "O-Face" will be playing from 7:00-10:00, performing a variety of 80's and 90's cover music and a DJ will be playing music from 10-1:00 AM.
AWARDS & AGE GROUPS: The Marathon & Relay: Awards will be given to the top 3 individuals and relay teams, finishing closest to - but not after - midnight. An overall best costume award will be announced on http://www.screamingpumpkinrace.com within one week of the race and the winner will be awarded a $150 gift certificate to Running Central. All individual and relay finishers, completing the race before midnight will receive a tiara and wand. All individuals and relay finishers completing the race after midnight will receive a pumpkin.
The 10K: Awards will be given to the overall top 3 female and male finishers.
No awards will be given for the 2 mile walk.
CONTACT: Please contact Adam White for additional information. adam@runningcentral.net
ABOUT PATFC: The Peoria Area Track & Field Club is a nonprofit organization based on the same fundamentals as the USATF. From road racing to field events, the PATFC is geared toward providing developmental programs and community events that support the sport of track and all of its avenues to members of all ages. The Peoria Area Track & Field Club has also partnered with the C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Youth Outreach Program to help reinforce the values of determination, dedication, and desire - the very ideals they promote in the classroom.
PROCEEDS: Proceeds from this event benefit the PATFC and the C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Youth Outreach Program.