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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Fun Run | Kids | Oct 17, 20265:50 PM | Free | – |
| Kids 1/2 Mile Run | Kids | Oct 17, 20266:00 PM | $5 | – |
| Pumpkin Patch Dash 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20266:30 PM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $45, entry is about 30 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Winter Garden runs 39:26, about 12:42 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:41 and men in 35:26.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:27 AM, and the Kids Fun Run starts at 5:50 PM. The start sits about 110 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
1055 Pawley Way, Winter Garden, FL 34787
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results for Pumpkin Patch Dash 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:21 or better, the top quarter in 28:24, and half the field in 34:03; the last tenth came in after 54:05.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:44 | 21:35 |
| 20-29 | 32:25 | 27:03 |
| 30-39 | 24:54 | 21:53 |
| 40-49 | 27:00 | 24:03 |
| 50-59 | 35:43 | 31:00 |
| 60-69 | 44:51 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
About the same size since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 169 to 175 finishers, and the median time dropped from 34:20 to 34:03.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 175 (-2%) | 34:03 | under 24:21 | 18:42 |
| 2024 | 178 (+5%) | 37:29 | under 24:14 | 19:56 |
| 2023 | 169 | 34:20 | under 24:45 | 17:47 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:24, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 5 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.
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 67°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59°F and hot years reach 85°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.
What the organizers of Pumpkin Patch Dash 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Parking and travel
2026 NEW PARKING. PLEASE REFERENCE THE MAP. There will be signs directing you to parking for the race. THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE ACTUAL SITE!! There will be shuttle buses running from the parking site to the race site every 10-15 minutes…
Shirt and medal
Take a look at the participant medals for all runners and walkers for 2026!
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The West Orange Junior Service League is excited to host this year’s 17th Annual 5K as the 'Pumpkin Patch Dash' on Saturday, October 17, 2026. All proceeds from the race will go towards the West Orange Junior Service League Scholarship Fund! Your contributions and support will directly impact local high school seniors in our community to achieve their college goals.