Pipestem Pumpkin Run
About this race
Welcome To The 50th Anniversary of this Classic Event!
Online registration will begin on June 1, 2026.
The scenic course is located 18 miles North of Princeton, WV on Route 20.
Entry Fees: $20 early. $30 race day / SWVRRC Members $15 early, $20 race day
Fun Run is Free (No T-Shirts for Fun Run)
Awards include Top Three Male and Female and top three Age Group Awards for 5K and 10K (11 under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 + ) 5K Walk Awards to top 5 Over All.
T-Shirts Guaranteed to first 80 registered (No T-shirts for Kids Run)
In accordance with the Pumpkin/Halloween theme we also have a very popular Costume Contest! Judging will be done shortly after the beginning of the race, so wear your best costume. Winner will receive a complimentary one-night stay (as available) at Pipestem's McKeever Lodge. Prizes will also be awarded for second and third place.
Lodging: Call Pipestem Resort State Park 304-466-1800. For online reservations: www.wvstateparks.com
Race Director: Paul Hodges Co-Director: Tom Davis
Pick your distance
Running
10K
10K starts at Amphitheater parking lot, turns left on the main drive, passes the Splash Park, turns right through the Cottage Area C, circles back, turns left on the main drive, turns around at the cone just past Bolar Observation Tower, turns left at Park Headquarters to finish at starting point. Restrooms are Available at Park Headquarters and Canyon Rim Center
5K
5K starts at Amphitheater parking lot, turns right on the main road, turns around at cone just past Superintendent’s residence, turns left at Park Park Headquarters and finishes at the starting point. Restrooms are Available at Park Headquarters and Canyon Rim Center
Kids Run
Prizes for ALL! No T-shirts will be available for this event.
Walking
5K Walk
5K starts at Amphitheater parking lot, turns right on the main road, turns around at cone just past Superintendent’s residence, turns left at Park Park Headquarters and finishes at the starting point. Restrooms are Available at Park Headquarters and Canyon Rim Center
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Pipestem.
About Pipestem
Pipestem Pumpkin Run takes place in Pipestem, West Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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