Pumpkin Festival 5k Run & Walk (and Kids Run)
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Barnesville, Ohio
- Price Free - $33.05
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, for the highly anticipated Pumpkin Festival 5k Run & Walk, along with a fun-filled Kids Run, in the charming town of Barnesville, Belmont! This vibrant event has been voted the "#1 Favorite Race in the Ohio Valley" multiple times, boasting a warm, family reunion atmosphere that is perfect for participants of all ages.
Runners and walkers will enjoy a scenic 5k course while competing for nearly 150 unique ceramic-fired pumpkin trophies. Plus, there’s a fantastic selection of delicious food, including pizzas, subs, and Jessica's famous pasta salad, ensuring no one leaves hungry! The free Kids Run guarantees that every child receives a pumpkin medallion and mini-pumpkin, personally handed out by Spiderman himself! Don’t forget, the first 400 registrants will receive a moisture-management shirt, so be sure to secure your spot early. Register online today and be a part of this delightful community event!
Runners and walkers will enjoy a scenic 5k course while competing for nearly 150 unique ceramic-fired pumpkin trophies. Plus, there’s a fantastic selection of delicious food, including pizzas, subs, and Jessica's famous pasta salad, ensuring no one leaves hungry! The free Kids Run guarantees that every child receives a pumpkin medallion and mini-pumpkin, personally handed out by Spiderman himself! Don’t forget, the first 400 registrants will receive a moisture-management shirt, so be sure to secure your spot early. Register online today and be a part of this delightful community event!
Organiser's Description
Voted the "#1 Favorite Race in the Ohio Valley" multiple times, this event has a "Family Reunion" type atmosphere to it. Features nearly 150 of the beautiful, coveted, unique ceramic-fired pumpkin trophies, lots of Door Prizes, offers a HUGE smorgasbord of delicious food (including pizzas, pepperoni rolls, subs, deli-fresh sandwiches, Jessica famous pasta salad, Donley's Delicious Delights home baked cookies & muffins). If you leave here hungry, DON'T BLAME US!
We also have a FREE KIDS RACE. All kids win a pumpkin medallion and mini-pumpkin, handed to them by Spiderman!
1st 400 registrants receive a moisture-management shirt. Shirts can be reordered based on race numbers but will be first-come, first serve!
Online registration available at: www.RunSignUp.com Keyword: Pumpkin
Applications available at: www.RailsToTrails5k.com
For more info, contact me at: carlkondrach@yahoo.com 740-310-2117
We also have a FREE KIDS RACE. All kids win a pumpkin medallion and mini-pumpkin, handed to them by Spiderman!
1st 400 registrants receive a moisture-management shirt. Shirts can be reordered based on race numbers but will be first-come, first serve!
Online registration available at: www.RunSignUp.com Keyword: Pumpkin
Applications available at: www.RailsToTrails5k.com
For more info, contact me at: carlkondrach@yahoo.com 740-310-2117
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $3.05 Fee & Tech T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$33.05
This is the 5k Run. You may sprint, run, jog, trot, skip, and/or walk any or all of this course. -
5k Walk
Incl. $3.05 Fee & Tech T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:32AM EDT)
$33.05
This is a 5k Walk. By definition, walking means you MUST have one foot on the ground AT ALL TIMES! You may NOT sprint, run, jog, skip, or trot one single step. To do so means you are cheating. If you are seen cheating, you will be disqualified without refund. Parents, please explain this to your children as it is not fair to other participants who are walking. You wouldn't allow them to ride their bike in the race, right? Please don't let him or her run. -
King/Queen 5k (210 Lbs/170 Lbs)
Incl. $3.05 Fee & Tech T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$33.05
This is the so-called "heavyweight" division for Runners: 210 lbs for the Men 170 lbs for the Women There is no weigh in. Most race participants are honest. If you say you have met the weight requirement, we believe you. Please note: If you sign up in this division, you are NOT eligible for regular Age Group awards. -
5k Handcycle/Wheelchair
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$33.05
Hand-cyclist and wheelchair division. Top 3 Overall trophies awarded. -
Little Pumpkin Run
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:45AM EDT)
Free
All kids 12 and under receive a mini-pumpkin and a pumpkin medallion. Parents need not be participating in the 5k to have a child participate in this event. This will be run in waves, oldest kids first. Parents are welcome to run with their young ones.
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