Pumpkin Run - Warsaw
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Event
The Pumpkin Run and (Free Kid Mile Run) takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 1011 E. Arthur Street, Warsaw, IN 46580. The event includes multiple race options and on-site activities around Pike Lake.
Races and distances
- 5K (The Pumpkin Run 5k)
- 1 mile (The Pumpkin Mile, free for kids)
- 5K (Tough Pumpkin 5K option with a pumpkin to carry)
Registration and entry items
Pre-registration is required to guarantee a medal, pumpkin, shirt, or hoodie; pre-registration ends October 31 at 1 PM. Registration prices listed in the event materials: the Pumpkin Run 5k is priced at $40, the Pumpkin Mile is free, and the Tough Pumpkin option is $52. All bibs, shirts, and pumpkins are available for pick-up on race day, and day registration is offered during morning packet-pickup hours (with an extended pickup window for 5K participants).
Course, amenities and special features
The course is a road route in Warsaw that passes Pike Lake and goes through the Beyer Farm trail. Parking is available near the campground area and the Pike Lake beach area. Finish-line amenities include a cup of apple cider. The Pumpkin Mile awards a finishing medal for all participants and allows children to pick a pumpkin. Pumpkin painting and carving activities are available. The Tough Pumpkin option supplies a pumpkin at packet pick-up (sizes from a couple of pounds up to ten pounds) and includes an exclusive Tough Pumpkin finisher medal. Overall male and female winners are recognized. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
