WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k
About the Event
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.
Join fellow runners on October 17, 2026 for the WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k. It's a fantastic 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Wichita.
Races Offered
Running
Pumpkin Run 5k
Little Pumpkin Fun Run 1k (0-10)
Virtual 5K - Pumpkin Run
Everyone is welcome to register for the Pumpkin Run race, even if you are unable to be present during the run/walk! You will receive an event t-shirt and a finisher medal. Virtual Participant race packets will be delivered or mailed after October 20, 2024.
Weather Overview
These values represent the 11-year monthly averages for October in Wichita.
About Wichita
WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k takes place in Wichita, Kansas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
Runner Reviews
Based on 0 reviews
Share your thoughts
If you've participated in this event, share your experience with other runners
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.
Nearby Events
KSW Light the Path Prayer and Praise Walk
Conquer the Campus 2026
Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Wichita
Fidelity Bank River Run 2026
KSW Light the Path Prayer and Praise Walk
Conquer the Campus 2026
Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Wichita