Pumpkin Smash 5K & Kid's Fun Run

  • Date Sun 9th November 2025
  • Time 12:30PM EST
  • Location Versailles, Kentucky
  • Price Free - $23.25
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for a thrilling day of fun and fitness at the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Smash 5K & Kid's Fun Run on Sunday, November 9, 2025! Taking place at the beautiful Falling Springs Recreation Center Pavilion in Versailles, Woodford, this exciting event promises a unique blend of community spirit and festive fall fun. Participants can look forward to a scenic 5K course, as well as a short 200-yard Kid's Fun Run, making it an ideal outing for families and runners of all ages.

Join us at 2:00 PM for the main event, where you can enjoy free race photos, commemorative Pumpkin Smash 5K t-shirts, and a lively atmosphere filled with great music, food, and fellowship. The day kicks off with a Kid's Fun Run at 1:45 PM, followed by the much-anticipated Pumpkin Smash, where leftover Halloween pumpkins will be hoisted and smashed by the local fire department. With awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as a prize for the largest social team, this event not only supports a worthy causeβ€”the Versailles Kiwanis Clubβ€”but also guarantees a smashing good time for all involved! Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR A SMASHING GOOD TIME AT THE 2ND ANNUAL PUMPKIN SMASH 5K & KID'S FUN RUN BENEFITING THE VERSAILLES KIWANIS CLUB ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH!

OUR RACE IS BEING HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR PUMPKIN SMASH EVENT. THIS IS WHERE WE PARTNER WITH THE VERSAILLES FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO HOIST THEIR FIRE LADDER WAY UP AND WE INVITE PEOPLE FROM THE COMMUNITY TO BRING THEIR LEFT-OVER PUMPKINS FROM HALLOWEEN TO HAVE THEM HOISTED, DROPPED AND SMASHED.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025 AT 2:00PM AT THE FALLING SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER PAVILION

RACE FEATURES

* COMMEMORATIVE PUMPKIN SMASH 5K T-SHIRTS (UNISEX ADULT AND YOUTH SIZES)
* FREE RACE PHOTOS (THANKS RUBY CLINE-EATON)
* AWARDS FOR TOP 3 M/F OVERALL
* GREAT MUSIC, FOOD/DRINK AND FELLOWSHIP
* SCENIC PAVED COURSE THROUGH THE GROUNDS OF FALLING SPRINGS
* SOCIAL TEAMS TO ENHANCE YOUR RACE EXPERIENCE (PRIZE FOR THE LARGEST TEAM)
* SUPPORTING A GREAT LOCAL ORGANIZATION THAT DOES GOOD IN THE COMMUNITY (VERSAILLES KIWANIS CLUB)
* THE PUMPKIN SMASH!!!

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

* 12:30PM RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP OPENS
* 1:45PM KID'S FUN RUN START (200 YARDS) MALE SIGNFEMALE SIGN
* 1:50PM PUMPKIN SMASH 2025!!!
* 1:55PM PRE-RACE WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
* 2:00PM PUMPKIN SMASH 5K START MALE SIGNFEMALE SIGN
* 3:00PM AWARDS CEREMONY (OVERALL AND AGE GROUPS)

PACKET PICKUP - WE WILL HAVE RACE DAY PPU FROM 12:30-1:45PM AT FALLING SPRINGS PAVILION.

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt

    Sun 9th November 2025 (2:00PM EST)

    $23.25

    A chip timed 5K (3.1 miles) on paved surfaces. Awards presented for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in various age group categories. Registration includes a commemorative performance/tech T-shirt.
  • Kid's Fun Run

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt

    Sun 9th November 2025 (1:45PM EST)

    $15.25

    An untimed fun run for kids 9 and under. There are no awards for this event, but each child will receive a participation medal. Registration includes a commemorative performance/tech T-shirt.
  • Race Volunteer

    Incl. Unisex T-Shirt

    Sun 9th November 2025 (12:30PM EST)

    Free

    We need 8-10 volunteers to work a 3 hour shift on race day to make this a great event. Sign up and we'll communicate more details to you closer to the race. Volunteers earn a commemorative race T-shirt.

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Location

Falling Springs Recreation Center, 275 Beasley Road, Versailles, 40383, KY, United States

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