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Pipestem Pumpkin Run

Saturday, October 31, 2026Pipestem, West Virginia

Entry from: $25
Days to go: 25

At a glance

Date: Oct 31, 2026
Location: Pipestem, West Virginia
Distances: 10K, 5K
Registration: Registration open until Oct 29, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: swvrrc.org
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

Welcome To The 50th Anniversary of this Classic Event!

Online registration will begin on June 1, 2026.

The scenic course is located 18 miles North of Princeton, WV on Route 20.

Entry Fees: $20 early. $30 race day / SWVRRC Members $15 early, $20 race day

Fun Run is Free (No T-Shirts for Fun Run)

Awards include Top Three Male and Female and top three Age Group Awards for 5K and 10K (11 under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 + ) 5K Walk Awards to top 5 Over All.

T-Shirts Guaranteed to first 80 registered (No T-shirts for Kids Run)

In accordance with the Pumpkin/Halloween theme we also have a very popular Costume Contest! Judging will be done shortly after the beginning of the race, so wear your best costume. Winner will receive a complimentary one-night stay (as available) at Pipestem's McKeever Lodge. Prizes will also be awarded for second and third place.

Lodging: Call Pipestem Resort State Park 304-466-1800. For online reservations: www.wvstateparks.com

Race Director: Paul Hodges Co-Director: Tom Davis

Key dates

Registration opens

Jun 1, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 29, 2026

23d

Standard ends

Oct 29, 2026

23d

Race day

Oct 31, 2026

25d

Pricing

10K

Standard, until Oct 29, 2026

$25

Standard, until Oct 29, 2026

$25

5K Walk

Standard, until Oct 29, 2026

$25

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