The Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race is a chance to have fun and raise money for a local charity by designing, building, and racing your very own Pumpkin Racer! Build the fastest racer you can, or go nuts with the most original design you can think of! There is a $100 grand prize, but most people just race for the fun of it. Remember, cheaters never win (see the Official Rules below)!
The Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race is organized by theRotary Club of Carbondale-Breakfast, with cooperation and support fromCarbondale Main Street,Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, and theCity of Carbondale. This year the race is partnering with Safe Halloween at Murdale, and Candy Walk Downtown Trick-or-Treating 12-2, and sponsored by many area businesses. During the race,Carbondale Community Arts will host a costume contest. Children, individuals and families can participate for free!
Where: The Mill Steet Underpass, where the City of Carbondale closes the road and we set up the Race Track
When: Saturday, October 28, 2016
How: Pumpkins should be creatively decorated. If you need help crafting your pumpkin racer, or have any other questions, call618-529-8040 or send us anemail. Good luck!
Pictures from last year's race
Video of last year's race