The Great Pumpkin Dash
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Waxahachie, Texas
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and philanthropy at The Great Pumpkin Dash on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, in the charming city of Waxahachie, Ellis County, TX! This exciting event features a spirited 5K run and a delightful Fun Walk, encouraging participants to don their most creative costumes and masks. It's a perfect family-friendly outing, where you can join solo or team up with friends and family. Don't forget to bring your furry companions along, as pets are warmly welcomed!
Not only will you enjoy a day filled with laughter and community spirit, but you'll also be supporting a noble cause. Proceeds from the event will benefit Chrysalis to Wings, a local organization dedicated to helping the homeless in Ellis County. Join the challenge of peer-to-peer fundraising to raise money for this important mission, and compete for prizes awarded to race winners and for the best costumes—both human and pet! Make a difference while soaking in the festive atmosphere at The Great Pumpkin Dash, where every step you take supports families in need.
Not only will you enjoy a day filled with laughter and community spirit, but you'll also be supporting a noble cause. Proceeds from the event will benefit Chrysalis to Wings, a local organization dedicated to helping the homeless in Ellis County. Join the challenge of peer-to-peer fundraising to raise money for this important mission, and compete for prizes awarded to race winners and for the best costumes—both human and pet! Make a difference while soaking in the festive atmosphere at The Great Pumpkin Dash, where every step you take supports families in need.
Organiser's Description
THE GREAT PUMPKIN DASH is a 5K and Fun Walk in your costumes and/or masks to benefit Chrysalis to Wings, serving the homeless of Ellis County, TX. Family fun for everyone. You can participate alone or form a team. Pets are welcome, too! You can help us raise money with peer to peer fundraising and challenging your team to raise the most. Prizes will be given for the race winners and best costumes (human and pet). All proceeds will benefit Chrysalis to Wings.
Chrysalis to Wings is a 501(C)3, faith-based agency providing emergency assistance and transitional housing to residents of our community. Our mission is to serve the residents of Ellis County, offering resources to prevent homelessness and support transformation to self-sufficiency. Emergency assistance in the form of transportation needs, food, clothing, or emergency shelter is available. Transitional housing is available for single women, women with children and legally married couples for an average of 6 months providing food, transportation, job training and educational needs, medical and spiritual care, and day care when needed. The majority of our clients are children.
Chrysalis to Wings is a 501(C)3, faith-based agency providing emergency assistance and transitional housing to residents of our community. Our mission is to serve the residents of Ellis County, offering resources to prevent homelessness and support transformation to self-sufficiency. Emergency assistance in the form of transportation needs, food, clothing, or emergency shelter is available. Transitional housing is available for single women, women with children and legally married couples for an average of 6 months providing food, transportation, job training and educational needs, medical and spiritual care, and day care when needed. The majority of our clients are children.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$43.40
CLOSED -
Fun Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$22.20
CLOSED
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400 S Grand Ave, Waxahachie, 75165, TX, United States
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