
Pumpkin Festival 5k Run & Walk (and Kids Run) is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Barnesville, OH, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
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
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Weather
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
72°
Typical Low
51°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Barnesville, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
1,237 ft
Nearest Airport
PKB
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport · 47 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 59 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Pumpkin Festival 5k Run & Walk (and Kids Run)
Sep 26, 2026