Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest
When is Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest?
Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest takes place on Saturday, October 31, 2026 in North Port, FL.
What distances does Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest offer?
Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest offers 3 events: Runaway Pumpkin 5K, Virtual Runaway Pumpkin 5K, Mini Monster Dash.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runaway Pumpkin 5K | 3.1 mi | $50.00 | Register |
| Virtual Runaway Pumpkin 5K | 3.1 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Mini Monster Dash | 100.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
How much does Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest cost?
Registration for Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest starts at $20.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest held?
Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest is held in North Port, FL at 5600 Peace River Rd.
About Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest
Mark your calendar for a delightfully not-so-spooky Halloween morning full of fun, community, and impact at the Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest!
Benefitting the Child Protection Center (CPC), this event takes place at CPC’s Keith D. Monda Family Campus of Healing in North Port.
Join us for the race, the family festival, or both! Whether you’re a seasoned runner, looking for a festive morning walk, have a little one who wants to join the kids' dash, or are skipping the race and coming for the FREE Fall Family Fest, this event welcomes everyone and encourages community fun.
The Family Fest will kick off at 9 AM and will be overflowing with kid-centric and family fun! Enjoy trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, lawn games, sensory and activation stations, inflatable games, a kids' costume contest, community partners, and a puppy pit with PAWS therapy dogs. Food trucks will also be on site, which will have meals and treats for sale. In other words, it will have everything you need for a safe, engaging, low-to-no-cost, and FUN Fall celebration with your kiddos!
The Family Fest is open to all with free admission- you do not need to participate in the race to gain entry, though we do encourage all runners to join in the festivities and refuel once they cross the finish line!
Kids’ costume contest:
- 0 to 2yrs: 11:00 AM
- 3 to 5yrs: 11:15 AM
- 6 to 8yrs: 11:30 AM
- 9 to 12yrs: 11:45 AM
Proceeds will support the Child Protection Center's vital mission of protecting children and strengthening families through expanding child abuse prevention education in local schools, providing critical interventions and medical assessments, and giving more survivors access to highly specialized, trauma-informed therapy.
Whether you’ll be chasing a personal best or simply gathering with friends and family for a fun and meaningful morning, join us and let your stride contribute to support, healing, and joy. See you at the finish line! 🎃
Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available at bit.ly/runaway-pumpkin-sponsorships
We will be welcoming donations of non-perishable food items at the event, which will be distributed to local families facing food insecurity this upcoming holiday season.
COSTUME GUIDELINES: For both the 5K and the Family Fest, participants are welcome to wear costumes if they choose. All costumes must be child friendly. Weapon props and face coverings will not be permitted- children participating in the costume contest may wear face coverings during their age group’s contest only. We will not permit clothing with objectionable material (including obscene or violent themes, graphics, or language), excessively torn clothing, or clothing that exposes excessive portions of skin that may be viewed as inappropriate in a child-friendly environment.
Family Fest
Join us for a Fall Family Fest!
From 9AM-1PM, get in on the fun with food trucks, community partners & vendors, trick or treating, pumpkin painting, a puppy pit with our PAWS therapy dogs, family friendly activities, a photo station, a bounce house, and more! All ages are welcome!
The Family Fest is open to all with free admission. You do not need to participate in the Runaway Pumpkin 5K or the kids' Mini Monster Dash earlier in the morning to gain entry- though we do encourage all runners to join in the festivities and refuel once they cross the finish line!
Kids’ costume contest:
- 0 to 2yrs: 11AM
- 3 to 5yrs: 11:15 AM
- 6 to 8yrs: 11:30 AM
- 9 to 12yrs: 11:45 AM
We will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items at the Runaway Pumpkin 5K as well as the Family Fest. All items will be distributed in time for the holidays to local families facing food insecurity through partnering organizations.
The Runaway Pumpkin 5k & Family Fest will be held at the Child Protection Center's Campus of Healing in North Port, located at 5600 Peace River Rd.
For both the 5K and the Family Fest, participants are welcome to wear costumes if they choose. All costumes must be child friendly. Weapon props and face coverings will not be permitted- children participating in the costume contest may wear face coverings during their age group’s contest only. We will not permit clothing with objectionable material (including obscene or violent themes, graphics, or language), excessively torn clothing, or clothing that exposes excessive portions of skin that may be viewed as inappropriate in a child-friendly environment.
Hope on the Run 5K Series
Looking for more opportunities to race AND make a difference? Join the ‘Hope on the Run’ 5K series- every step helps children heal! Bridge A Life, the Child Protection Center, and The Twig are joining forces with a 5K race series, each of which supports local children in foster care and survivors of child abuse.
Superhero Fun Run/5K (Bridge A Life)
Feb. 7 2026 in Sarasota
Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest (Child Protection Center)
Oct. 31 2026 in North Port
Turkey Trot 5K (The Twig)
Nov. 21 2026 in Venice
*Registration for the Turkey Trot opens May 1st
Everyone who registers for all three races in the series will be given a special Hope on the Run finisher medal at the final race on November 21st of 2026.
Please note that these are three individual races, each with their own registration, details, and participation items and medals. Participants can register for one, two, or all three races, with Hope on the Run medals being specially reserved for individuals who register for all three races.
Hope on the Run 5K Series
Looking for more opportunities to race AND make a difference? Join the ‘Hope on the Run’ 5K series- every step helps children heal! Bridge A Life, the Child Protection Center, and The Twig are joining forces with a 5K race series, each of which supports local children in foster care and survivors of child abuse. Everyone who registers for all three races in the series will be given a special Hope on the Run finisher medal at the final race on November 21st of 2026.
Feb 7, Sarasota | Oct 31, North Port | Nov 21, Venice
Superhero Fun Run/5K | Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest | Turkey Trot for The Twig
Visit runsignup.com/Race/cpc5k/Page/hope-on-the-run-series to learn more!
Your Participation Is Bringing Safety to Kids!
Thank you for supporting the Child Protection Center (CPC) and the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse. To learn more about how you can make a difference in the fight against child abuse, CPC's other upcoming events, or to view our library of resources with free personal safety information, please visit www.cpcsarasota.org.