Place
North Port, FL US 34287
Description
Get ready to lace up and bring spirit to the starting line of the Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest—a vibrant mix of community connection, fun costumes, and meaningful impact. Benefitting the Child Protection Center (CPC), this event takes place at CPC’s Campus of Healing in North Port and supports the vital mission of protecting children and strengthening families.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a brisk walker, or coming for the Family Fest, this 5K and children's dash welcomes everyone and encourages community fun. At 9 a.m., the Family Fest kicks off with food trucks, trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, a bounce house, a puppy pit with PAWS therapy dogs, and other kid-centric fun. It’s a celebratory circle of community, compassion, and athletic spirit.
Proceeds from the race and festivities help the CPC deliver trauma-informed care, forensic services, and child-safe advocacy for families in Sarasota County. We’re also welcoming donations of non-perishable food items at the event, which will be distributed to local families facing food insecurity this upcoming holiday season.
Whether you’re racing the pumpkins, chasing a personal best, or simply gathering with friends and family for a meaningful morning, join us and let your stride contribute to support, healing, and joy. See you at the finish line! 🎃
Race Contact Info
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.
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