WSU Pumpkin Run 5k

OCT
17
2026
The annual Pumpkin Run takes place on the Wichita State University campus this fall. Participants receive a T-shirt and medal, and the event includes a 5k, a kids' 1k fun run, and a virtual option.
Sat 17 Oct 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Details

The WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, on the campus of Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. It is described as an annual fall tradition.

Distances

  • Pumpkin Run 5k
  • Little Pumpkin Fun Run 1k (for children aged 0-10)
  • Virtual 5K

Participant Items and Awards

All participants in the Pumpkin Run 5k receive an event T-shirt and a finisher medal. Awards are presented to top finishers in each age group and to overall winners. Participants in the Little Pumpkin Run 1k also receive a T-shirt and finisher medal. Virtual participants receive the same year's shirt and medal and can complete their run on their own schedule.

Charity

The event has a charity partner. One dollar from every registration goes to Suspenders4Hope™, supporting mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Referral Program

The event offers a referral program. When five or more friends register using a personalized referral link, the referrer earns a $15 discount on their own registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Pumpkin Run 5k
5 km
Virtual 5k - Pumpkin Run
Little Pumpkin Fun Run 1k (0-10)