Pumpkin Patch Dash 5K

Pumpkin Patch Dash 5K

The West Orange Junior Service League is excited to host this year’s 17th Annual 5K as the 'Pumpkin Patch Dash' on Saturday, October 17, 2026. All proceeds from the race will go towards the West Orange Junior Service League Scholarship Fund! Your contributions and support will directly impact local high school seniors in our community to achieve their college goals.

Event Details

• Date: October 17, 2026
• Location: 1055 Pawley Way, Winter Garden, FL
• Activities: 5K race, Kid’s Fun Run, games, treats, festive activities, food trucks, live DJ, and more.
• Registration: Registration for the event will close at 5:30 pm on race day.

Participant Amenities

• T-shirt: Each registered 5K participant will receive a timed race dry-fit t-shirt.
• Goodies: Goodie bag and finisher’s medal included.
• Snacks: Post-race snacks will be provided.
• Prizes: Awards for top finishers and a special cash prize for top under 18 runners.

Kids' Races

• 1/2 Mile Kids' Run: For ages 6-11.
• Fun Race: Kids 5 and under will have a shorter race for free.
• Registration: All kids must register and sign a waiver online prior to the event.
• Race Shirts: Available for an additional fee if desired.

Parking Information

• Parking: There is no parking at the actual site: shuttle buses will be available.
• Shuttle Timing: Shuttle buses will run from the parking site to the race site every 10-15 minutes starting at 4:45 pm.
• Signs: There will be signs directing you to parking for the race.

Race Day Schedule

• Packet Pick-up: TBD
• Race site pickup: Saturday, October 17 from 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. at Oakland Park race site.
• Young Kids' Fun Run: Starts at 5:50 PM (Ages 5 and under).
• Older Kids' 1/2 Mile Run: Starts at 6:00 PM (Ages 6-11).

5K Run/Walk

The 5K Run/Walk will start at 6:30 PM. The start line will be left open for 5 minutes, and results are based on chip times. The course will have a water stop around midway.

Thank You

This year celebrates our 17th anniversary of our 5K in Oakland Park. We want to thank everyone who has participated over the years to make this such a successful fundraising event. We would like to extend an extra special THANK YOU to the residents of Oakland Park for allowing us to host this event in their beautiful community. All the money raised from this 5K will go directly toward the WOJSL's Scholarship Fund, serving local community high school seniors.

About WOJSL

The West Orange Junior Service League is a nonprofit organization comprised of a dedicated and compassionate group of women who come together to benefit our community by philanthropic stewardship. Each year, the WOJSL has three fundraising events: a 5K, Winter Garden Christmas Golf Cart Parade, and the ever-so-popular Run for the Roses Derby Event. Monies raised at these events are then dispersed annually to local nonprofit organizations through our grant process or directly to students through the Scholarship Fund. Please email WOJSL5K@gmail.com if you are interested in securing a sponsorship today. Sponsorships are due on or before September 18!

Join Us!

Whether this is your first year or 17th year, we welcome you to join us with your family, friends, co-workers, running buddies!

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