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The Running Pumpkin

Name: The Running Pumpkin
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Lexington

Lexington, United States • 17 Oct 2026

The Running Pumpkin

The Running Pumpkin is the second annual 5K run and walk hosted by Gleaning Housing at Coldstream Park / Legacy Trail, 1850 Pisacano Drive, Lexington, KY 40511, USA. The organizer is a nonprofit that builds affordable rental housing in Lexington, Ky. The event takes place in October and is presented as a fall run/walk open to participants of any background. The published registration fee is $30.00.

Participants may bring a pumpkin or wear a pumpkin costume. Pumpkins are provided to participants who donated $20 or more to the organizer. Snacks and drinks are provided for all race participants.

The description above summarizes the event format, location, host purpose, donation benefit, and participant provisions. Details about registration windows and exact event times are not included here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Kentucky Lexington

Race information

Registration

5 km

The Running Pumpkin 5k

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

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