Montessori Mavericks Pumpkin Run
Date and time
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location
510 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC
Date and time
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location
510 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC
Date and time
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location
510 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC
Join the Montessori School of Florence for the Montessori Mavericks Pumpkin Run, a festive morning of movement, family fun, and community spirit. The event includes a timed 5K Run/Walk through the streets surrounding the school and Timrod Park, followed by a family-friendly Pumpkin Run. Runners, walkers, strollers, and wheelchairs are welcome. Proceeds support the Montessori School of Florence. Stay after the races for the school’s third annual Chili Cook-Off.
Montessori Mavericks Pumpkin Run
Race types: Timed 5K Run/Walk and family-style Pumpkin Run Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Location: Montessori School of Florence Address: 510 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501 Proceeds: Benefit the Montessori School of Florence
Race Day Schedule
Packet pickup 7:30-8:15 a.m. at Montessori School of Florence (race day only) 5K Run/Walk 8:30 a.m. Pumpkin Run 9:30 a.m. After the races Third Annual Chili Cook-Off Event concludes 12:00 p.m.
Course Map / Route
The 5K starts and finishes at Montessori School of Florence. Turn-by-turn course directions are provided below; a separate graphic map is not currently available. Start at Montessori School of Florence and turn right on Warley Street. Right on Cedar Street; continue to Franklin Drive. Left on Wannamaker Avenue; left on Waters Avenue. Turn left into the Timrod Park trail before Cherokee Road and cross the bridge by the tennis/pickleball courts. Left on Timrod Park Drive; right on Spruce Street; left on McQueen Street. Left on Jerome Street; right on Warley Street; left into Montessori School of Florence to finish.
Shirts
Race shirts No race shirts will be offered.
Awards
Overall awards One overall male winner and one overall female winner Masters (40+) One male winner and one female winner Age-group awards No separate age-group awards
Registration Fees
5K Run/Walk $30 Pumpkin Run $10 Late registration $30 for the 5K; $10 for the Pumpkin Run
Packet Pickup
Location Montessori School of Florence Address 510 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501 Date Saturday, October 3, 2026 (race day only) Time 7:15-8:15 a.m.
Event Special Notes
Strollers Welcome Wheelchairs Welcome Music/headphones Permitted Pets Dogs and other pets are not permitted Parking Parking is available at the school. Participants must follow race-day signs, volunteers, and police instructions. Age restrictions No general age restriction; children must be supervised by a responsible adult.
Online Links
School website https://florencemontessori.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MSF2k6/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montessorischoolofflorencesc/
Race Director
Name Erika James Email erikajames028@gmail.com
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