Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase
Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Ivoryton, CT
- Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St, 06442
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A fall 5K blending road and scenic trail, supporting the local library amidst peak New England foliage.
- Scenic
- Festive
- For a Cause
Scenic
Festive
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners
Join the Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase, a 5K road and trail race supporting the Ivoryton Library. Held during southern New England's peak foliage season, the course offers a mix of paved roads and a scenic 1.1-mile trail loop through the Falls River Preserve. Runners will navigate double-track and some hilly, rocky single-track sections, with care advised for jagged rocks, roots, and potentially slippery conditions.
What to expect
- Run a 5K course that transitions from paved streets to a natural trail.
- Experience a 1.1-mile loop through Falls River Preserve, winding alongside the river with varied terrain.
- Receive a free event t-shirt with early registration, while supplies last.
Standout details
- Benefits Ivoryton Library
- Peak fall foliage scenery
- Road and trail course mix
- Kiddie Pumpkin Fun Run
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Steady Effort
Steady EffortTrail + hills
- Mostly trail
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The course
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From the organizer
The Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase is a 5K Road/Trail Race and a Kiddie Pumpkin Fun Run (age 7 and below) to benefit the Ivoryton Library and takes place in peak foliage season of southern New England. The course begins along North Main Street for approximately ½ mile before turning left down Falls River Drive. At the one mile mark, the course enters the Falls River Preserve for a 1.1 mile trail loop that meanders along the Falls River. The trail is double track for about ½ mile before it turns into hilly and rocky single track. Care must be taken on the trail due to the presence some jagged rocks and roots. Please be aware that the trail can be slippery in wet conditions.
Participants will receive a free t-shirt with registration before September 18. Registrations after September 18 and day of registrations will receive a t-shirt while supplies last.
Contact Ivoryton Library at staff@ivorytonlibrary.org if you or your organization would like to be a sponsor and have your logo included on our t-shirts.
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