Prairie Moon 5k Pumpkin Fun Run
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 9:30AM CDT
- Location Lawrence, Kansas
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a family-friendly way to enjoy the day, the Prairie Moon Pumpkin Fun Run has something for everyone. If a 5K isn't your speed, there will be additional activities to keep the spirit high. Donβt forget to register online by Friday, October 24th, at 9 PM, or sign up in person during packet pick-up on October 23rd or the morning of the race. Come out and celebrate the season with us β itβs a run you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
The 5K race begins and ends at Prairie Moon Waldorf School at 9:30am. Not up for a 5K? We have a <1 mile fun run/obstacle course for younger ones at 10:30am. Join us at the finish line for pumpkin painting, chess, additional games, tacos, coffee and baked goods.
The race will be officially timed, but not certified. Course runs along the gravel road (1600 Rd) in front of school to the Mud Creek levee trail and back. Strollers are welcome but sturdy tires will be needed for the gravel road leading up to the trail.
Race is $35 per person +fees for 18+ years old and includes a t-shirt. Youth 17 years of age and younger $10 per person with option to buy a t-shirt for $15. Each 5k registration comes with a timed bib. The Fun Run also come with the ability to add a shirt for $20 each. If you want a t-shirt but do not want to run, feel free to register to the Fun Run and add a shirt. We cannot ensure t-shirt sizes after October 11th.
There will be prizes for top finishers donated by local stores. In addition Garmin has donated a Forerunner 165 Music with black band for a raffle. Everyone who registers for the 5k will be automatically entered into the raffle. Each additional $10 donation will add another raffle ticket.
Packet pick-up will be in Lawrence, KS 66044 Friday October 24th, the day before the event from 3-6 pm at Fleet Feet Lawrence and the morning of the race from 8:30-9:15 am inside the school. 5k Race will start at 9:30am and kids friendly <1 mile fun run/obstacle course will follow at 10:30. The fun run is not timed. Feel free to leave post race or to join in the fun that follows as long as you want. We will have food trucks, coffee and other post race goodies plus face painting, chess, coffee, and other family fun activities.
If you would like to make a donation but are not registering, please click on the donation tab at the top of the page. Otherwise there will be a page for you to make a donation if you go through the registration process. Remember, each $10 donation = 1 raffle for the Forerunner. Thank you!
We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous donations. Fleet Feet Lawrence, Sun Prairie High School (Waldorf inspired), River Rat, and to Garmin for donating a Forerunner.
Want to preview the course pre-race and sample some running shoes? Fleet Feet will be holding a shoe demo night for a group run on September 30th at 6:30pm. Meet in the parking lot at Prairie Moon Waldorf School.
Prairie Moon Waldorf School is a non-profit Waldorf school with an early education program and 1st-8th grades serving the Lawrence community since 2001. We are screen free, nature and art based utilizing a curriculum that educates the hands, the heart and the head through academic, artistic and practical work. Our tuition is need-based sliding scale. Everyone who qualifies receives a tuition reduction which is why we need additional fundraising. Please stop by our information table at the event to learn more and/or visit our website at prairiemoon.org. We are still enrolling.
We look forward to seeing you!
Races
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Prairie Moon 5K Pumpkin Run (Ages 18+) (Includes T-Shirt and Timed Bib) 9:30am Start Time
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (9:30AM CDT)
$38.10
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Prairie Moon 5K Pumpkin Run (Ages 1-17) (Includes Timed Bib, T-Shirt Sold Separately) 9:30am Start Time
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (9:30AM CDT)
$11.60
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Kids Fun Run/Obstacle Course (T-Shirt Sold Separately) 10:30am Start Time
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (10:30AM CDT)
Free
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