2013 Run Your Pumpkin Off Virtual 5k 10k

What is a virtual race?

The Run Your Pumpkin Off Virtual Race is an opportunity for walkers, bikers, runners, and swimmers around the world to participate in a global race. You choose the miles you want i.e. 1 mile‚ 5k‚ 10k‚ half marathon etc. You can do it for fun or email me your results and I will post them on our website.

A virtual race can be completed anytime and anywhere convenient for you. You can walk, run, bike‚ or swim the miles. Whether you run outdoors or indoors, use a treadmill or a neighborhood street we just want everyone to go out and go the distance.

When is the event?

Just complete your run anytime between October 30, 2013 and November 30, 2013. Do it all at once or over the month. Submit your best time to be included in the race results if you wish.. 

What do I do?

In order to participate all you need to do is register for the race by November 29‚ 2013, complete the race at any point during  October 30‚ 2013 to November 30, 2013 and then email your results if you wish to be included in the race results by midnight cst December 1, 2013 to greatpumpkinrace@outlook.com.

Do I have to run?

NO!!!! You can walk, jog, bike, or swim the mileage. Choose the event that works best for your current fitness level.

Who can register?

Anyone. If you’re reading this, you're welcome to join the race. You can also invite your mother, your father‚ your sister‚ your brother, your neighbor, your coworker, your grandma, your kids and even your friendly neighbor. This race is for people of every age and ability.

What do I get/What's in it for me?

Every race participant gets a printable bib, finisher’s medal and/or race T-shirt. Plus everyone who registers receives one entry into the random prize drawing. That, plus the satisfaction of knowing that a major portion of the registration fee is going to be donated to Elijah and Zachary, so all your sweat and effort is not only doing you good but others as well. 

We work on the honor system for time reporting, if you cheat your time, you're only cheating your honor. No proof is required of completion but it would be awesome if you could upload pictures and tell us about your experiences.

All participants will be emailed a race bib and will be mailed an awesome finishers medal and/or a race T-shirt. All medals and t-shirts will be mailed out 30 days of the completion of the race.

Group Discount

Create a team of 6 to 12 racers and get $5.00 off per person when the team captain registers all team members at one time. Note: t-shirts and medals of all team memberd will be shipped to the team captain. (The first person listed when registering team on the race page)

What if I can't run but want to donate anyway?

Well thank you, please feel free to select the donation option. T-shirts are also available for 20.00 each.

T-shirt or Medal option 

Please select the color and size of your t-shirts or medal when registering. T-shirts are $20.00 and can be purchased under the store option. They will be shipped within 30 days of race completion.

 Who is this for?

We will be donating a large portion of the proceeds from this race to Zachary and Elijah.

Elijah is a two year old boy who was recently diagnosed with Hunter Syndrome. Hunter Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that occurs when an enzyme your body needs is either missing or doesn't work properly. Because the body doesn't have enough of the enzyme to break down certain complex molecules, the molecules build up in harmful amounts in certain cells and tissues. The buildup that occurs in Hunter Syndrome eventually causes permanent, progressive damage affecting appearance, mental development, organ function and physical abilities. There's no cure for Hunter Syndrome. Treatment of Hunter Syndrome involves management of symptoms and complications. There are only 2,000 people in the world who have been diagnosed with this devastating, progressive illness. He will need to have a very expensive enzyme replacement therapy once a week for the rest of his life, in addition to other medical tests and treatments. Elijah's family will use the proceeds to pay for his weekly enzyme therapy treatments, gas to get to and from medical appointments, as well as to help off set the cost of other medical expenses.

Zachary is a three year old boy who was recently diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder. Most of us without thinking learn to merge our senses in order to make good judgment of our surroundings. Children with SPD have trouble learning to do this naturally. Sensory Integration Therapy is a type of Occupational Therapy that incorporates the use of different types of equipment in a room designed purposefully to stimulate and challenge all the child's senses. During a therapy session, children are encouraged to move about the room and use the Sensory Equipment. The theory behind sensory integration therapy is based on the idea that the child is either over stimulated or under stimulated by the environment. Therefore the objective of therapy is to develop the capability of the brain to process information from his or her surroundings. This will help the child enhance function in his daily activities.  Zachary's family will use the proceeds to help pay for his Sensory Integration Therapy and gas to get to and from his appointments as well as to create a sensory room and sensory friendly equipment at home for Zachary.