Pennville Pumpkin Festival 5k Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Pennville, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Oct 17, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:30 AM | $25$30 after Oct 17, 2026 | 100 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Oct 17, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Oct 16, then $30 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Indiana runs 36:34, about 11:46 a mile, based on 493 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:39 and men in 31:19.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:52 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 880 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
235 E North St, Pennville, IN 47369
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (Revival Track Club) for Pennville Pumpkin Festival 5k Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Pennville Pumpkin Festival 5k Run/Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:38 or better, the top quarter in 27:20, and half the field in 31:50; the last tenth came in after 48:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:03 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 28:24 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 30:33 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 29:03 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 31:12 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:20, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 235 E North St, Pennville, IN 47369Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 880 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Pennville Pumpkin Festival 5k Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 17, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 58 runners finished the 5k Run/Walk; the median finish was 31:50 and the winner ran 19:42.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:20, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 235 E North St, Pennville, IN 47369.
From the organizers
Join us at Pennville Park, 235 East North Street, Pennville, IN, for the 8th Annual Pennville Pumpkin Festival 5K Run/Walk! Whether you run, walk, jog, or skip, all are welcome. Families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in this festive, community‑oriented event.
Early Registration: $25
Day‑of‑Race Registration: $30
Course: Gently rolling terrain beginning and ending at Pennville Park. Participants head through town and out and back on country roads, with a water station at the turnaround point.
Post‑Race Fun: Your entry supports the Pennville Pumpkin Festival. Stay afterwards to enjoy fall-themed festivities—vendors, music, food, crafts, and family entertainment for all ages.
Contact: For questions, email [email protected]