Illinois · 2 Mile Run/Walk · 6.55 Mile (10kish) - Race · Full Marathon
Screaming Pumpkin
Screaming Pumpkin is a 2 Mile Run/Walk, 6.55 Mile (10kish) - Race, Full Marathon, half marathon and Marathon Relay (4 Person) event held in Peoria, Illinois. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Peoria, IL
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Peoria, Illinois
- Distances
- 2 Mile Run/Walk, 6.55 Mile (10kish) - Race, Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay (4 Person), Virtual Run/Walk
- Registration
- raceroster.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $97.10 (from raceroster.com, checked October 7, 2026)
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; Not a Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Screaming Pumpkin
A Halloween-themed night race through historic Springdale Cemetery in Peoria, starting at Lower Glen Oak Park. The marathon, half and relay are prediction runs on a hilly 6.55-mile loop, with shorter 6.55-mile and 2-mile options; it benefits the Yellow Bear Foundation.
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Screaming Pumpkin: common questions
- When is the Screaming Pumpkin?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Screaming Pumpkin held?
- In Peoria, Illinois.
- What distances does the Screaming Pumpkin offer?
- 2 Mile Run/Walk, 6.55 Mile (10kish) - Race, Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay (4 Person) and Virtual Run/Walk.
- How do I register for the Screaming Pumpkin?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Screaming Pumpkin?
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $97.10 (from raceroster.com, checked October 7, 2026).
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