The Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race
10/18/2025
2pm (Register from 1pm – 1:45pm)
A beloved fall tradition, the Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race is packed with fun, creativity, and community spirit! Join us for an afternoon of racing pumpkins, big laughs, and friendly competition—all for a good cause. Entry is free, and the winner of the open races will take home a $100 grand prize. Looking for a bigger challenge? Enter the Mayer Branding Grand Prix for just $10 and race for a $250 prize! Expect high-energy races, fun designs, a costume parade and plenty of pumpkin-smashing excitement courtesy of the Mallet-O-Justice. Proceeds benefit the Science Center and SI Reads. Don’t miss the action!
Extra Information: Rules, how-to build a pumpkin racer and FAQ’s are all on the website.
Location: Mill St. Underpass, Carbondale, IL (Rain location: Carbondale Park District - Lakeland Center, 925 S. Giant City Road)
Ticket Information: Onsite, day of race registration is also available.
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