Crops & Cows Challenge Course

Washington Court House, United States • 12 Sep 2026

Crops & Cows Challenge Course

The Crops & Cows Challenge Course is an obstacle event held on a working farm at South Plymouth Pumpkins in Washington Court House, Ohio. The 5K course runs past a pumpkin patch, through woods, along crop lanes and pasture trails, and includes over 20 obstacles. Obstacles on the course include climbing gates, carrying feed sacks, hopping pallets, navigating a corn maze, scrambling over round bales, and splashing through a creek. All participants receive a small pumpkin.

The event offers multiple entries:

  • 5K Challenge Course competitive and noncompetitive options.
  • 1 mile Kids Challenge Course, children under age 8 must have an adult on the course.

Early registrants who register by August 21 will receive an official race T shirt and a medal. Registrations after that date are accepted at a higher rate and a shirt or medal is not guaranteed. Entry fees in the source information are $35 for 5K entries and $20 for the 1 mile kids entry.

Organizers and amenities named in the event information include the Fayette County Farm Bureau, the host location South Plymouth Pumpkins Persinger Family Farms, a pumpkin barn, a coffee stand, food trucks, educational displays, seating, and space for spectators. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Challenge Course - Competitive
5 km
5k Challenge Course - Non Competitive
1 Mile Kids Challenge Course
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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