Pipestem Pumpkin Run

OCT

31

2026

Community race at Pipestem Resort State Park with 10K, 5K, 5K walk and kids 1K, electronic timing, awards and a Halloween costume contest.

Sat 31 Oct 2026

Pipestem, West Virginia

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10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Pipestem Pumpkin Run

The Pipestem Pumpkin Run is the 50th anniversary edition held at Pipestem Resort State Park, located at 3405 Pipestem Drive, Pipestem, WV 25979, about 18 miles north of Princeton on Route 20. The event offers timed and untimed running and walking options and includes a community costume contest and on-site refreshments.

Registration opens 2026-06-01 and closes 2026-10-29. Entry fees listed include $25 early and $30 race day; SWVRRC member discounts are listed as $20 early and $25 race day. Long sleeve 50th anniversary T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 80 registrants, with priority to preregistered participants. The Kids Run is free and no T-shirts are available for that event.

Electronic timing is provided by New River Timing and immediate race results will be published online. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers and top three in listed age groups for the 5K and 10K. The 5K walk has awards for the top five overall. Age group categories include 11 and under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 plus.

Restrooms are available at Park Headquarters and Canyon Rim Center. A Halloween Costume Contest offers cash and lodging prizes, and homemade baked goods will be served for refreshments.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.