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

📋 Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup 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. We will have three options for early packet pickup (details coming soon)!

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 Friday, September 11 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+

🎃 Make a Day of It! 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!

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