Pumpkin Run and (Free Kid Mile Run) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Warsaw, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a hoodie or sweatshirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pumpkin Mile | 1 Mile | Nov 14, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| The Pumpkin Run 5k | 5K | Nov 14, 20269:30 AM | $43 | – |
| Tough Pumpkin 5K | 5K | Nov 14, 20269:30 AM | $53 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- The Pumpkin Mile: Free until Nov 6.
- The Pumpkin Run 5k: $43 until Nov 7.
- Tough Pumpkin 5K: $53 until Nov 6.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $43, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Warsaw runs 37:33, about 12:05 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:26 and men in 31:11.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:29 AM, and the The Pumpkin Mile starts at 9:00 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
1011 E. Arthur Street, Warsaw, IN 46580
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 resultsThe Pumpkin Run 5k
The Pumpkin Mile
Tough Pumpkin 5K
Aggregated from official results (T&H Timing) for Pumpkin Run and (Free Kid Mile Run). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Pumpkin Run and (Free Kid Mile Run)?
At the 2025 The Pumpkin Run 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 21:52 or better, the top quarter in 26:16, and half the field in 31:31; the last tenth came in after 49:51.
At the 2025 The Pumpkin Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 7:52 or better, the top quarter in 9:23, and half the field in 13:08; the last tenth came in after 19:05.
At the 2025 Tough Pumpkin 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 27:43 or better, the top quarter in 32:49, and half the field in 42:54; the last tenth came in after 56:45.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 22:56 |
| 20-29 | 37:48 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 23:38 | 26:36 |
| 40-49 | 28:37 | 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 26:16, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 8 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 November 14 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 51°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 63°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
- 1011 E. Arthur Street, Warsaw, IN 46580Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 880 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; Hoodie
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Pumpkin Run and (Free Kid Mile Run)?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $43, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a hoodie or sweatshirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 65 runners finished the The Pumpkin Run 5k; the median finish was 31:31 and the winner ran 19:17.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:16, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1011 E. Arthur Street, Warsaw, IN 46580.
From the organizers
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.