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The Running Pumpkin

Name: The Running Pumpkin
Start: 2025-10-18
End: 2025-10-18
Location: Lexington

Lexington, United States • 18 Oct 2025

The Running Pumpkin is a nonprofit-supported 5K race held in Lexington, Kentucky, along the Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail. Hosted by Gleaning Housing, the inaugural event invites runners and walkers to don pumpkin-themed attire or bring a pumpkin to celebrate a festive fall season. The course runs along the Legacy Trail behind Coldstream Park, offering a family-friendly, celebratory atmosphere with pumpkin-themed perks.

Donors of $20 or more to Gleanings Housing receive pumpkins on race day. Snacks and drinks are provided for participants, and the event aims to support affordable housing initiatives in the Lexington area. The event emphasizes community involvement and family-friendly fun during the fall season. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Kentucky Lexington

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5 km

The Running Pumpkin 5k

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

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