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WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k

Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location
Wichita, KS
Wichita State University, 1845 N Fairmount St, 67260
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Type
RUN
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  • For a Cause

Perks & features

  • Medal
  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1K

    Sat, Oct 17, 10:17 AM CDT · From $19.52

    Opens Jun 13, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Jul 30, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM CDT · From $30.12

    Opens Jun 13, 2026, 8:01 PM CDT · Closes Jul 30, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 AM CDT · From $40.72

    Opens Jun 13, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 30, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

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The course

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From the organizer

Join us for the annual Pumpkin Run 5K on the beautiful Wichita State University campus!

Celebrate fall with fellow runners, walkers, and Shockers at one of Wichita State’s favorite traditions!

Pumpkin Run participants will receive an event T-shirt and Finisher Medal , with awards presented to top finishers in each age group and overall winners.

Can’t make it in person this year? Race with us virtually! You’ll still get this year’s shirt and medal, and you can complete your run on your own schedule.

Running with friends? Invite them to join using your personalized referral link! When five or more friends register with your code, you’ll earn $15 off your own registration through our Referral Program .

Little Pumpkins Welcome! Our Little Pumpkin Run 1K Fun Run is perfect for kids 10 and under . Each child receives a T-shirt and Finisher Medal.

Charity Partner: This year, $1 from every registration will go toward the 2026 Charity Partner: Suspenders4Hope™, supporting mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

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