Pumpkinfest 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Anamosa, Iowa
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off Pumpkinfest in style at the annual Pumpkinfest 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in the charming town of Anamosa, Jones County! This exciting event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, whether you're aiming for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely stroll with family and friends. The 5K race will start at 9:00 AM near the Anamosa Library & Learning Center, located at 600 E 1st Street.
Participants can pick up their race packets and register on the day of the event from 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM, but don’t forget—on-street parking will be available, as the library parking lot will be reserved for race operations. Be sure to register by September 11 to snag your exclusive Pumpkinfest 5K race shirt! After the run, the fun continues with the Anamosa Pumpkinfest celebration, featuring the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, vendors, a Kids Zone, and the delightful Pumpkinfest Parade. Join us for this festive day of running, community spirit, and celebration—let's make it a day to remember!
Participants can pick up their race packets and register on the day of the event from 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM, but don’t forget—on-street parking will be available, as the library parking lot will be reserved for race operations. Be sure to register by September 11 to snag your exclusive Pumpkinfest 5K race shirt! After the run, the fun continues with the Anamosa Pumpkinfest celebration, featuring the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, vendors, a Kids Zone, and the delightful Pumpkinfest Parade. Join us for this festive day of running, community spirit, and celebration—let's make it a day to remember!
Organiser's Description
Pumpkinfest 5K Run/Walk
Kick off Pumpkinfest with a run through Anamosa! Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for the annual Pumpkinfest 5K Run/Walk, open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, enjoying a morning walk with friends and family, or simply looking for a fun way to start your Pumpkinfest Saturday, we'd love to have you at the starting line!
RACE DETAILS
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Distance: 5K Run/Walk
Start/Finish Area: Near the Anamosa Library & Learning Center, 600 E 1st Street, Anamosa, IA.
Race Time: 9:00am
PACKET PICKUP & RACE-DAY REGISTRATION
Same-day registration and packet pickup will take place in the Anamosa Library & Learning Center parking lot prior to the race from 7:45am-8:45am.
PLEASE NOTE: All participant and spectator parking for the race will be on-street parking. The Library & Learning Center parking lot will be used for race operations and will not be available for participant parking.
RACE SHIRTS
Register by Friday, September 11 to receive a Pumpkinfest 5K race shirt.
AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the Overall Male Champion and Overall Female Champion, along with age-group awards in the following divisions:
8 & Under
Ages 912
Ages 1315
Ages 1619
Ages 2029
Ages 3039
Ages 4049
Ages 5059
Ages 60+
MAKE A DAY OF IT!
The 5K is just the beginning! After crossing the finish line, head downtown and enjoy the Anamosa Pumpkinfest & Ryan Norlin Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, vendors, Kids Zone, the Pumpkinfest Parade, and plenty more throughout the day.
Run it. Walk it. Bring your friends and family. Then stick around and celebrate Pumpkinfest with us!
We can't wait to see you at the starting line on October 3!
Kick off Pumpkinfest with a run through Anamosa! Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for the annual Pumpkinfest 5K Run/Walk, open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, enjoying a morning walk with friends and family, or simply looking for a fun way to start your Pumpkinfest Saturday, we'd love to have you at the starting line!
RACE DETAILS
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Distance: 5K Run/Walk
Start/Finish Area: Near the Anamosa Library & Learning Center, 600 E 1st Street, Anamosa, IA.
Race Time: 9:00am
PACKET PICKUP & RACE-DAY REGISTRATION
Same-day registration and packet pickup will take place in the Anamosa Library & Learning Center parking lot prior to the race from 7:45am-8:45am.
PLEASE NOTE: All participant and spectator parking for the race will be on-street parking. The Library & Learning Center parking lot will be used for race operations and will not be available for participant parking.
RACE SHIRTS
Register by Friday, September 11 to receive a Pumpkinfest 5K race shirt.
AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the Overall Male Champion and Overall Female Champion, along with age-group awards in the following divisions:
8 & Under
Ages 912
Ages 1315
Ages 1619
Ages 2029
Ages 3039
Ages 4049
Ages 5059
Ages 60+
MAKE A DAY OF IT!
The 5K is just the beginning! After crossing the finish line, head downtown and enjoy the Anamosa Pumpkinfest & Ryan Norlin Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, vendors, Kids Zone, the Pumpkinfest Parade, and plenty more throughout the day.
Run it. Walk it. Bring your friends and family. Then stick around and celebrate Pumpkinfest with us!
We can't wait to see you at the starting line on October 3!
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
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600 E 1st St, Anamosa, 52205, IA, United States
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