HKYFS Pumpkin Run 5K, 2M & Kids Run
- Date Sun 26th October 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Higganum, Connecticut
- Price $17.40 - $33.30
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the excitement at the HKYFS Pumpkin Run taking place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in the picturesque Higganum, Lower Connecticut River Valley! This vibrant family-friendly event celebrates the Fall season while raising vital funds for Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services. Participants can choose from a thrilling 5K run, a relaxed 2-mile walk, or let the little ones join in on the fun with a special Kids Run.
As the biggest fundraising event for HKYFS, the Pumpkin Run is more than just a race; it’s a heartwarming gathering that strengthens community ties and supports essential programs for youth and families. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with community vendors, fun activities, and a lively DJ providing the perfect soundtrack. Don’t forget to embrace the spirit of Halloween by donning your favorite costume for a chance to win exciting prizes! With warm breakfast goodies available and custom medals for all finishers, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Join us for a day of health, happiness, and community spirit!
As the biggest fundraising event for HKYFS, the Pumpkin Run is more than just a race; it’s a heartwarming gathering that strengthens community ties and supports essential programs for youth and families. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with community vendors, fun activities, and a lively DJ providing the perfect soundtrack. Don’t forget to embrace the spirit of Halloween by donning your favorite costume for a chance to win exciting prizes! With warm breakfast goodies available and custom medals for all finishers, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Join us for a day of health, happiness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate the Fall Season with this family friendly event! The Pumpkin Run benefits Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services by supporting their programs for youth and families in the areas of counseling, substance abuse prevention, positive youth development, family programming, juvenile restorative justice, and social services. The money raised through the Pumpkin Run sponsorships and runner registrations is an essential and meaningful way to support the Haddam-Killingworth community and contribute to direct services, programs, and activities for our youth and families. Please visit our website www.hkyfs.org to learn more about the work that we do!
The Pumpkin Run is the biggest fundraising event for HKYFS and truly demonstrates coming together as a community to create positive change. HKYFS envisions a connected community where youth and families are resilient and feel safe, supported, and empowered.
This fun event features a fast road race with a 5K run, 2 mile walk, as well as a fun run for our Kids! Halloween is right around the corner and costumes are encouraged with prizes! Community vendors and fun activities are on site to add to the festivities!
RACE HIGHLIGHTS:
. Warm Breakfast goodies for Purchase on site
. Free T-Shirt to the first 300 to register or by 10/13
. Custom Medals for all Finishers
. Costume Contest: Prizes for the Best Adult, Youth, and Dog Costume! All dogs must be friendly and remain on leashes.
. Family Games, Crafts, and Activities to Enjoy!
. DJ Gil from the Music Score for a Great vibe!
The Pumpkin Run is the biggest fundraising event for HKYFS and truly demonstrates coming together as a community to create positive change. HKYFS envisions a connected community where youth and families are resilient and feel safe, supported, and empowered.
This fun event features a fast road race with a 5K run, 2 mile walk, as well as a fun run for our Kids! Halloween is right around the corner and costumes are encouraged with prizes! Community vendors and fun activities are on site to add to the festivities!
RACE HIGHLIGHTS:
. Warm Breakfast goodies for Purchase on site
. Free T-Shirt to the first 300 to register or by 10/13
. Custom Medals for all Finishers
. Costume Contest: Prizes for the Best Adult, Youth, and Dog Costume! All dogs must be friendly and remain on leashes.
. Family Games, Crafts, and Activities to Enjoy!
. DJ Gil from the Music Score for a Great vibe!
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