Sat, Oct 3, 2026

The Lucky Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk

Davison, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Sep 26, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Lucky Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk

This race raises money for a nonprofit focused on cerebral palsy support, helping kids and their families access therapy that insurance often does not cover. A group called Ainsley's Angels participates alongside the field, with volunteers pushing participants who need mobility support in racing chairs. There is also a dedicated reception area set aside for those participants before the race begins.

Packet pickup and race-day registration both happen on the morning of the event. The race is professionally timed, with results posted live as runners finish. A pumpkin giveaway happens at the finish, with one of the pumpkins carrying a prize, announced at the awards ceremony afterward.

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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

221finishers

18:31winner

40:42median

1:45:34cutoff

Top 3: Parker Austin (18:31) · Aidan Corcoran (22:19) · Kyle Rowe (22:28)

The Lucky Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/3/2026 11:00$35

Virtual Run/Walk10/3/2026 11:00$40

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Common Questions About the The Lucky Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Lucky Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 40:42, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:45:34, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Lucky Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 221 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. 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 Lucky Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:31 while the median finisher took 40:42. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.