
From the Organizer
The 2nd Annual Pumpkin Run is becoming a new tradition in Kosciusko County! You must be pre -registered to guarantee a medal, pumpkin, shirt or hoodie. Pre-registraion ends on November 6th at1 PM. You may call our office 574-267-0969 if you have questions about registering after 1 PM.
All Bibs, shirts, pumpkins will be picked up day of race and day registration will be 7:45 am to 8:45 am (extends to 9:15 am for 5K participants) on Nov 14th
You will park in parking lot near the camp ground area and by the Pike Lake beach area.
Get ready for a great 5K event!! Our run/walk is a beautiful road course in Warsaw, IN. You will enjoy the view of Pike Lake and includes an amazing course as you go through the Beyer Farm trail. Runners and walkers have said this is a wonderful course and can't wait to participate each year. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a cup of apple cider while you choose the perfect pumpkin!
The Pumpkin Mile Run will be a great time for kids and they will get to pick out their very own pumpkin at the end of the run. Finishing medal for all participants.
Pumpkin painting and carving will be available for all.
Registration for Pumpkin Mile: This is a FREE run/walk!
Run or walk a mile and at the finish line you will get your very own pumpkin and a finisher medal to celebrate your accomplishment! The top 5 boys and girls overall winners will be recognized and given a special gift.
Registration for the Pumpkin Run 5K includes:
-Entry to the 5K
-2026 Lightweight Hoodie, Great for fall running
-2026 finisher's medal
-Cup of apple cider at the finish line
Overall Male and Female and Age group winners will receive awards too!
3.1 miles too easy? Choose the Tough Pumpkin 5K option and we'll supply you with a pumpkin to tag along during the 5K! You receive a 2026 lightweight hoodie and a special Tough Pumpkin medal for your accomplishments along with a goodie bag.
How it works:
Events
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
51°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Warsaw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
16,592
as of 2023
Elevation
806 ft
Nearest Airport
SBN
South Bend International Airport · 39 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 105 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Pumpkin Run and (Free Kid Mile Run), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Blackburn Run 4 Others
3 miles away
myTEAM TRIUMPH FIRECRACKER 5K
3 miles away
"Miles That Matter" 5K & 10K Run/Walk
Less than a mile away
Popeye and Olive Oil's 5K
9 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Pumpkin Run and (Free Kid Mile Run)
Nov 14, 2026