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WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k
WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k is a 5K and 1K event held in Wichita, Kansas. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 4,292 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Wichita, KS
- Field size
- ~4,292 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Wichita, Kansas
- Distances
- 5K, 1K
- Field size
- About 4,292 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- wichita.edu
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM CDT
About the WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k
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 sched…
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WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k: common questions
- When is the WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k held?
- In Wichita, Kansas.
- What distances does the WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k offer?
- 5K and 1K.
- How many people run the WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k?
- About 4,292 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $37 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
- What time does the WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k start?
- 9:00 AM CDT.
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