Pipestem Pumpkin Run
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Event overview
The Pipestem Pumpkin Run takes place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Pipestem Resort State Park, 3405 Pipestem Drive, Pipestem, WV 25979. The event marks the 50th anniversary of the race. The course is described as scenic and is located about 18 miles north of Princeton, WV on Route 20. A costume contest will be held with judging shortly after the beginning of the race; prizes include a complimentary one-night stay (as available) at Pipestem’s McKeever Lodge for first place, plus awards for second and third.
Distances
- 10K
- 5K
- 5K Walk
- Kids Run
Entries, awards and other information
Online registration opens June 1, 2026. Early entry fees are listed at $20; race day entry is $30. Southwest Virginia Road Runners Club (SWVRRC) members have reduced fees: $15 early and $20 race day. The Kids Run has no entry fee. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 80 registered; T-shirts are not provided for the Kids Run. Awards for the 5K and 10K include top three male and female overall and top three in multiple age groups. The 5K Walk has awards for the top five overall. Lodging is available at Pipestem Resort State Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.