Event Description
The Pumpkin Pacer is a fun 5k trail run/walk/hike through scenic Wrentham conservation land and White Barn Farm property and is the final race in the Farm to Table 5K Series! It is open to all ages and skill levels. The Pumpkin Pacer rolls around just in time to celebrate the year's bounty. All of the long, hot days in the field culminating into the rewards of the harvest. Participants are sure to be met by a quintessential New England collage of color and refreshingly crisp autumn air! (Did someone mention participant halloween costume contests?) And our concurrent Harvestween event offers fall and Halloween fun for the whole family. This event celebrates and supports the sustainability of local agriculture and land management by funding our mission to preserve open land and food security for our communities.
There will be prizes for the top finishers in each category, overall winner prizes, a race raffle for all participants and free entry into the Harvestween Festival at the farm for a fun day of music, food, local vendors and activities. The first 50 racers who register will also receive a farm-swag bag including a seasonal organic farm treat!
COURSE TERRAIN
This is an off-road trail race. Course terrain includes dirt and/or gravel paths, rocks, roots, and inclines and declines in elevation. It's a fun course that we think you will really enjoy! The course will be clearly marked and course marshals will be stationed along the race. A water station will be located at about the halfway point. This is a cup-less race, please bring your own water carriers.
BIB PICK-UP
Registered participants are encouraged to pick up their bib at the farm in advance.
Friday, October 25
12pm - 6pm
White Barn Farm - 431 South Street, Wrentham, MA
CHECK-IN / DAY-OF REGISTRATION
Check in will open at 8:00 AM on the day of the race. Same day registrations will be accepted up until 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the race.
PARKING
Due to the incredible popularity of this race, we have secured additional satellite parking within a 3 minute walk (0.2 miles) of the farm. We ask those racers who arrive early to park at our satellite location at 513 South Street (Bay State Physical Therapy). Those parking at the satellite lot are welcome to drop off any belongings and passengers at the farm before parking. Thank you!
ABOUT WHITE BARN FARM!
White Barn Farm is a small vegetable farm and farm stand located in Wrentham, Massachusetts. We endeavor to provide and preserve open land and food security for our community. We strive to accomplish this mission in many ways including cultivating and selling high quality, diversified, organically grown produce, maintaining and offering our open spaces to our community, providing education on the importance of local agriculture and accessible green spaces, and nurturing our staff to grow as employees and individuals. Our goal is to grow White Barn Farm as an environmentally, economically, and socially responsible business for future generations to enjoy.
Proceeds from this and every event we host support these efforts. We couldn't be here without you!
Learn more about us! www.whitebarnfarm.org
