Montessori Mavericks Pumpkin Run
Montessori Mavericks Pumpkin Run is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Florence, SC, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (34 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join the Montessori School of Florence for the Montessori Mavericks Pumpkin Run, a festive morning of movement, family fun, and community spirit. The event includes a timed 5K Run/Walk through the streets surrounding the school and Timrod Park, followed by a family-friendly Pumpkin Run. Runners, walkers, strollers, and wheelchairs are welcome. Proceeds support the Montessori School of Florence. Stay after the races for the school’s third annual Chili Cook-Off.
Montessori Mavericks Pumpkin Run
- Race types: Timed 5K Run/Walk and family-style Pumpkin Run
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Location: Montessori School of Florence
- Address: 510 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501
- Proceeds: Benefit the Montessori School of Florence
Race Day Schedule
- Packet pickup 7:30-8:15 a.m. at Montessori School of Florence (race day only)
- 5K Run/Walk 8:30 a.m.
- Pumpkin Run 9:30 a.m.
- After the races Third Annual Chili Cook-Off
- Event concludes 12:00 p.m.
Course Map / Route
- The 5K starts and finishes at Montessori School of Florence. Turn-by-turn course directions are provided below; a separate graphic map is not currently available.
- Start at Montessori School of Florence and turn right on Warley Street.
- Right on Cedar Street; continue to Franklin Drive.
- Left on Wannamaker Avenue; left on Waters Avenue.
- Turn left into the Timrod Park trail before Cherokee Road and cross the bridge by the tennis/pickleball courts.
- Left on Timrod Park Drive; right on Spruce Street; left on McQueen Street.
- Left on Jerome Street; right on Warley Street; left into Montessori School of Florence to finish.
Shirts
Race shirts No race shirts will be offered.
Awards
- Overall awards One overall male winner and one overall female winner
- Masters (40+) One male winner and one female winner
- Age-group awards No separate age-group awards
Registration Fees
- 5K Run/Walk $30
- Pumpkin Run $10
- Late registration $30 for the 5K; $10 for the Pumpkin Run
Packet Pickup
- Location Montessori School of Florence
- Address 510 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501
- Date Saturday, October 3, 2026 (race day only)
- Time 7:15-8:15 a.m.
Event Special Notes
- Strollers Welcome
- Wheelchairs Welcome
- Music/headphones Permitted
- Pets Dogs and other pets are not permitted
- Parking Parking is available at the school. Participants must follow race-day signs, volunteers, and police instructions.
- Age restrictions No general age restriction; children must be supervised by a responsible adult.
Online Links
- School website https://florencemontessori.org/
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MSF2k6/
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montessorischoolofflorencesc/
Race Director
- Name Erika James
- Email erikajames028@gmail.com
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Florence Rgnl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Florence, SC
City Elevation
104 ft
Nearest Airport
FLO
Florence Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Oct 3, 2026