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The Running Pumpkin
Lexington, Kentucky
- Entry
- $40
- Days to go
- 11
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 17, 2026
- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- Registration open until Oct 17, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- runsignup.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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Build my planAbout this race
Gleaning Housing is hosting the second annual Running Pumpkin 5k. Bring a pumpkin or if you are feeling more festive dress in your best pumpkin costume. We will provide pumpkins for anyone that donated $20 or more to Gleanings Housing. Gleanings is a nonprofit that builds affordable rental housing in Lexington, Ky.
Snacks and drinks will provide for all race participants.
All are welcome for a fun fall run/walk.
Key dates
Registration opens
Dec 17, 2025
Tier 1 ends
May 1, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Aug 1, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 17, 2026
Race day
Oct 17, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Oct 17, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$40
Tier 3
Ends
Oct 17, 2026
Price progression
Tier 1
$30Dec 17, 2025
Tier 2
$35May 2, 2026
Tier 3
$40Aug 2, 2026
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