The Running Pumpkin

Name: The Running Pumpkin
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Lexington, Kentucky

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States

calendar_today 17 Oct, 2026

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About the Event

Gleaning Housing is hosting the second annual Running Pumpkin 5k. Bring a pumpkin or if you are feeling more festive dress in your best pumpkin costume. We will provide pumpkins for anyone that donated $20 or more to Gleanings Housing. Gleanings is a nonprofit that builds affordable rental housing in Lexington, Ky.

Snacks and drinks will provide for all race participants.

All are welcome for a fun fall run/walk.

Races Offered

The Running Pumpkin 5K

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$30.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Lexington.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.3° / 20.4°

wb_sunny 7.7° / 18.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.7 /

water_drop 69.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.3° / 20.4°

wb_sunny 7.7° / 18.5°

air 10.7 km/h

water_drop 69.1%

About Lexington

Lexington is the second largest city in Kentucky, located in the Bluegrass Region. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington has traditionally been dominated by the horse industry and is also heavily influenced by the University of Kentucky, the state's flagship university and the largest employer in the city. The horse industry has greatly influenced Lexington's culture and scenic beauty; the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University contribute to a college town atmosphere with a richer and more diverse culture than some might expect from its size and location. Lexington's compact central downtown district is surrounded by historic neighborhoods. Lexington is in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and is still home to hundreds of horse farms.