Pumpkin Run

We are very excited about our 17th Annual Cotton Creek Pumpkin Run on Thursday, October 9th!  The students are working hard in Physical Education class to prepare for the run by walking, jogging, and running gradually up to the distances indicated on the Race Schedule.

We are transforming the race into an inclusive fun run. The Pumpkin Fun Run! This ensures that everyone feels welcome to participate. Competitive racing opportunities will still be available. We aim to create an environment that encourages students who simply want to take part and enjoy the experience, their voice matters. Click here to read a note to our community.

For safety we have a new race course. The run will start and finish at Cotton Creek and will utilize the park behind the school.  The Westminster Police, Fire Department and volunteers  will be assisting us with traffic control. 

Hope to see you out at the race supporting our students on October 9th!

PTO will have cow bells for sale. Make some noise and cheer on those Cougars !

*Please see Pumpkin Run website for lots of details about the event, how to become a sponsor, volunteering and ordering your race day shirts.  

*Follow this link to sign up to volunteer or become a race sponsor

*This link takes you to the site to purchase a student-designed Pumpkin Run shirt.  Orders are due by September 29th.

For your cheering plans, here is a the race day schedule and route:

 New this Year: Awards for racers will take place immediately after the race on the blacktop!

APPROXIMATE Start Times

GRADE LEVEL                 START TIME             END TIME                    DISTANCE

2nd Grade                        8:30                            9:00                               ½ mile

1st Grade                         9:00                            9:30                               ½ mile

Kindergarten                   9:30                            10:00                             ½ mile

3rd Grade                         10:00                          10:30                            1 mile

4th Grade                         10:40                          11:10                            1 mile

5th Grade                         11:20                          11:50                            1 mile

Pumpkin Run Route (one lap is 1/2 mile, 2 laps is full mile)