Prairie Moon 5k Pumpkin Fun Run
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 9:30AM CDT
- Location Lawrence, Kansas
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Prairie Moon 5K Pumpkin Fun Run on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the charming city of Lawrence, Douglas! This exciting annual event invites participants of all ages to join in on the festivities, with a scenic 5K race that kicks off at 9:30 AM, starting and finishing at the Prairie Moon Waldorf School.
Registration is a breeze, with options available online until 9 AM on race day or onsite for last-minute sign-ups. For just $35, adults can secure their spot and receive a stylish race t-shirt, while youth aged 17 and under can participate for only $10, with the option to purchase a t-shirt for an additional $15. Each registration includes a timed bib to keep track of your progress as you dash through the beautiful autumn scenery. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to embrace the spirit of fall with family and friends while supporting your community!
Registration is a breeze, with options available online until 9 AM on race day or onsite for last-minute sign-ups. For just $35, adults can secure their spot and receive a stylish race t-shirt, while youth aged 17 and under can participate for only $10, with the option to purchase a t-shirt for an additional $15. Each registration includes a timed bib to keep track of your progress as you dash through the beautiful autumn scenery. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to embrace the spirit of fall with family and friends while supporting your community!
Organiser's Description
Please join us for our annual 5K Prairie Moon Pumpkin Fun Run!
REGISTRATION CAN BE COMPLETED ONLINE UNTIL DAY OF RACE 9AM OR ONSITE DAY OF REGISTRATION. Packet pick-up Friday October 23rd before the race either at Prairie Moon Waldorf School from 12:45-1:30pm or at Fleet Feet in downtown Lawrence at 839 Massachusetts St. from 3-6pm OR on the day of the race between 8:30-9am.
The 5K race begins and ends at Prairie Moon Waldorf School. 5k starts at 9:30am. 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.
For the younger ones in the family we have a <1 mile fun run/obstacle course at 10:30am that spirals toward a center finish area on the school grounds. The grounds may be wet so you may want to bring a change of shoes for your younger ones. 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. Shirt sizes may be limited after October 10th.
JOIN US AT POST RUN FOR PUMPKIN PAINTING, CHESS, ADDITIONAL GAMES, 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.
There will be prizes for top finishers donated by local stores.
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.
We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous donations. Fleet Feet Lawrence, Sun Prairie High School (Waldorf inspired),
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. 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!
REGISTRATION CAN BE COMPLETED ONLINE UNTIL DAY OF RACE 9AM OR ONSITE DAY OF REGISTRATION. Packet pick-up Friday October 23rd before the race either at Prairie Moon Waldorf School from 12:45-1:30pm or at Fleet Feet in downtown Lawrence at 839 Massachusetts St. from 3-6pm OR on the day of the race between 8:30-9am.
The 5K race begins and ends at Prairie Moon Waldorf School. 5k starts at 9:30am. 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.
For the younger ones in the family we have a <1 mile fun run/obstacle course at 10:30am that spirals toward a center finish area on the school grounds. The grounds may be wet so you may want to bring a change of shoes for your younger ones. 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. Shirt sizes may be limited after October 10th.
JOIN US AT POST RUN FOR PUMPKIN PAINTING, CHESS, ADDITIONAL GAMES, 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.
There will be prizes for top finishers donated by local stores.
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.
We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous donations. Fleet Feet Lawrence, Sun Prairie High School (Waldorf inspired),
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. 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 24th October 2026 (9:30AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 07 JUL -
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 24th October 2026 (9:30AM CDT)
$11.60
OPENS 07 JUL -
Kids Fun Run/Obstacle Course (T-Shirt Sold Separately) 10:30am Start Time
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (10:30AM CDT)
Free
OPENS 07 JUL
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Prairie Moon Waldorf School, 1853 E 1600 Rd., Lawrence, 66044, KS, United States
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