Pipestem Pumpkin Run

Welcome To The 50th Anniversary of this Classic Event!

Race Date and Location

• Date: October 31, 2026
• Location: 3405 Pipestem Drive, Pipestem, WV
• Website: Pipestem Pumpkin Run
• Online Registration: Begins June 1, 2026

Course Information

• Scenic Course: Located 18 miles North of Princeton, WV on Route 20.
• Entry Fees: $25 early, $30 race day / SWVRRC Members $20 early, $25 race day.
• Registration: Race day registration will be by tablet/credit card: paper and cash registration available if necessary.
• Fun Run: Free (No T-Shirts for Fun Run).

Awards

• Categories: Top Three Male and Female plus top three Age Group Awards for 5K and 10K.
• Age Groups: 11 under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.
• 5K Walk Awards: Top 5 Overall.
• T-Shirts: Long sleeve classic 50th Run T-shirts guaranteed to first 80 registered (priority to pre-registered).

Refreshments and Special Features

• Refreshments: Homemade baked goods will be available.
• Electronic Timing: New this year by New River Timing: immediate race results available at newrivertiming.com.
• Restrooms: Available at Park Headquarters and Canyon Rim Center.
• Halloween Costume Contest: Judging will be shortly after the race begins. Winners will receive prizes.

Prizes for Costume Contest

• 1st Place: Complimentary one-night stay at Pipestem’s McKeever Lodge plus $50.00.
• 2nd Place: $100.00.
• 3rd Place: $75.00.
• 4th Place: $50.00, 5th Place $25.00. Happy Halloween!!!

Lodging Information

• Contact: Call Pipestem Resort State Park at 304-466-1800.
• Online Reservations: www.wvstateparks.com

Race Directors

• Director: Paul Hodges
• Co-Director: Tom Davis