Pumpkinfest 5K Run/Walk

Event Overview

Kick off Pumpkinfest with a run through Anamosa! Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for the annual Pumpkinfest 5K Run/Walk, open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.

Whether you're chasing a personal best, enjoying a morning walk with friends and family, or simply looking for a fun way to start your Pumpkinfest Saturday, we'd love to have you at the starting line!

Race Details

• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
• Distance: 5K Run/Walk
• Start/Finish Area: Near the Anamosa Library & Learning Center, 600 E 1st Street, Anamosa, IA.
• Race Time: 9:00am

Registration & Packet Pickup

• Day of Registration: Same-day registration and packet pickup will take place in the Anamosa Library & Learning Center parking lot prior to the race from 7:45am-8:45am.
• Early Packet Pickup: Citizens Bank, 215 E Main St
• October 1st Hours: 8am-4pm
• October 2nd Hours: 8am-5pm

Parking Information

PLEASE NOTE: All participant and spectator parking for the race will be on-street parking. The Library & Learning Center parking lot will be used for race operations and will not be available for participant parking.

Race Shirts

Register by Saturday, September 12 to receive a Pumpkinfest 5K race shirt.

Awards

Awards will be presented to the Overall Male Champion and Overall Female Champion, along with age-group awards in the following divisions:

• 8 & Under
• Ages 9–12
• Ages 13–15
• Ages 16–19
• Ages 20–29
• Ages 30–39
• Ages 40–49
• Ages 50–59
• Ages 60+

Post-Race Celebration

The 5K is just the beginning! After crossing the finish line, head downtown and enjoy the Anamosa Pumpkinfest & Ryan Norlin Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, vendors, Kids Zone, the Pumpkinfest Parade, and plenty more throughout the day.

Run it. Walk it. Bring your friends and family. Then stick around and celebrate Pumpkinfest with us!

We can't wait to see you at the starting line on October 3!

Registration Link

For more information and registration, visit Pumpkinfest 5K Run/Walk.