The Naperville Pumpkin Race is BACK!
October 26th 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Join us in person at Rotary Hill on October 26th or purchase your own pumpkin race kit and host your own backyard race!
The Naperville Pumpkin Race is BACK!
Join us in person at Rotary Hill on October 26th or purchase your own pumpkin race kit and host your own backyard race!
Thank you to all who turned out to make the 2024 Pumpkin Race a great success! See the pictures below from the wonderful day:
Event Details
Purchase Pumpkin Race Kits
How-to Assemble Your Pumpkin Racer
Pumpkin Race Team-Building
Event Sponsors
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Date: Saturday, October 26th, 2024
12:00 PM – Registration Opens
12:30 PM – Turning Pointe Classrooms Racing Commences*
1:00 – 2:00 PM – Community Heats
2:00 – 2:15 PM – Costume Contest on Main Stage/Test Track area and Pumpkin Decor Contest at Award Showcase
2:15 – 2:30 PM – Business Races
2:30 – 2:45 PM – Quarterfinals
2:45 – 3:00 PM – Semi-Finals to the Championship Race
Pumpkin Pit Row will close at 2 PM.
All event times are subject to change, be sure to pay attention and stay near the announcers so you don’t miss your event!
Pumpkin Race FAQs
How do I put my racer together?
What if I don't have a kit or a pumpkin?
What if I only have a plain pumpkin?
What are the costume contest details?
The costume contest is broken into age groups and will take place around 2:00 PM on the main track after qualifying races. 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16+
How about the pumpkin decorating contest?
This will also take place after qualifying races at the Award Showcase! You will drop off your pumpkin after your qualifying race is done and our judges will start their deliberation around 2:00 pm
Who can I contact for more information about race kits or the event?
For all other questions about the event or race kits please contact Julie Schmidt at 630-615-6035 or [email protected]
Costume Contest
Pumpkin Racer Decor Contest
Food-trucks
Pinot’s Palette free fall painting
What is the Naperville Pumpkin Race?
Purchase Pumpkin Race Kits
What Comes in the Pumpkin Race Kit?
Pumpkin kits are SOLD OUT Online!
You may purchase a kit at the event on the day of the race while supplies last!
ATTENTION: If shipping to the state of California, please allow 8 days for shipping.
Purchase Pumpkin Race Kits
What Comes in the Pumpkin Race Kit?
ATTENTION: If shipping to the state of California, please allow 8 days for shipping.
How-To Assemble Your Pumpkin Racer
Pumpkin Race Kit Assembly Written Instructions
2. Roll your pumpkin on its side and, using the wheels, measure where you will place the axles and mark the spots.
3. Using the power drill with an axle attached, push the tip of the axles into the pumpkin’s markings and drill straight through the pumpkin.
4. Screw on 4 wing nuts, smooth side out, onto each leg of the axles.
5. Place a bearing on the center of each wheel, and tap with a hammer until flush. Repeat with the other side of the wheels.
6. Slide on the wheels to the axles and secure each with a second wing nut, smooth side in.
7. Finally, wrap the zip ties around the front and rear axle on the left and right sides, and pull until the wheels are aligned. Then, trim the tails of the zip ties.
8. Decorate your pumpkin and prepare to race!
Click here for Rules:
Click here for Tips & Tricks:
Pumpkin Race Team-Building
With each purchase of a pumpkin race kit you provide the students at Turning Pointe valuable vocational educational opportunities with the focus of creating successful outcomes for students learning to live and work as neurodiverse adults.
Pumpkin Race
Team-Building
With each purchase of a pumpkin race kit you provide the students at Turning Pointe valuable vocational educational opportunities with the focus of creating successful outcomes for students learning to live and work as neurodiverse adults.
Pumpkin Race Sponsors
Interested in Becoming a Sponsor for this Year’s Race? Click Here to learn more.
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
1500 West Ogden Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
1500 West Ogden Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation's Foglia Family Adult Services is a Certified Autism Center by the IBCCES.
Our organization does not discriminate in employment or the provision of educational services on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.