WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k
Runners and walkers celebrate fall across the Wichita State University campus with a 5K race and a 1K fun run for kids. Participants receive an event T-shirt and a finisher medal, with awards presented to overall winners and top finishers in each age category. A portion of every registration supports mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
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When
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5K: $32; price increases after August 31, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT. Little Pumpkin Fun Run 1K: $18. Virtual 5K: $37; price increases after September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT. Pumpkin Run participants receive an event T-shirt and Finisher Medal; each 1K child receives a T-shirt and Finisher Medal.
Hours
5K: 9:00AM CDT–10:15AM CDT; 1K: 10:17AM CDT–10:45AM CDT.
Ages
Open to ages 12 and under for the 1k
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Tips & Advice
- Register five or more friends using your personalized referral code to earn a discount on your registration.
- If you cannot attend in person, register for the virtual 5K to run on your own schedule and still receive a shirt and medal.
Special Events & Promotions
- Refer five or more friends who register with your personalized code to earn $15 off your registration.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What items are included with registration?
Participants receive an event T-shirt and a finisher medal.
Are there awards for top runners?
Yes, awards are presented to overall winners as well as top finishers in each age group.
What charity does the run support?
One dollar from every registration is donated to Suspenders4Hope™ to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
Who is eligible for the Little Pumpkin Fun Run?
The Little Pumpkin Run 1K Fun Run is designed for children.
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