Sat, Oct 10, 2026

4th Annual Pumpkin Run Harwinton 5K & Kids Dash

Harwinton, CT

Registration open4th annual

5K200 Yards400 Yards

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Sep 18, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 4th Annual Pumpkin Run Harwinton 5K & Kids Dash

The course runs through Harwinton on a timed route from the Sports Complex, passing through fall scenery along the way. A Kids Dash runs alongside the main event, so the morning draws a wide range of ages. The race benefits a foundation focused on mental health resources and community wellness.

The start area at the Sports Complex has a post-race spread with breakfast options, and community vendors set up nearby. Sugar pumpkins are available to take home while they last, which gives the finish line a genuinely seasonal feel.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

68finishers

16:48winner

32:48median

50:37cutoff

Top 3: Stephen Fengler (16:48) · Patrick Guelakis (17:26) · Tanner Horelick (20:29)

The 4th Annual Pumpkin Run Harwinton 5K & Kids Dash is in its 4th year.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/10/2026 08:00$30

200 Yards10/10/2026 08:00$5

400 Yards10/10/2026 08:00$5

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Common Questions About the 4th Annual Pumpkin Run Harwinton 5K & Kids Dash

Will I finish last at the 4th Annual Pumpkin Run Harwinton 5K & Kids Dash?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 32:48, and the last recorded finisher came in around 50:37, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 4th Annual Pumpkin Run Harwinton 5K & Kids Dash a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (68 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 4th Annual Pumpkin Run Harwinton 5K & Kids Dash?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:48 while the median finisher took 32:48. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.