HKYFS Pumpkin Run 5K, 2M & Kids Run

About the Event

Celebrate the Fall Season with this family friendly event! The Pumpkin Run benefits Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services by supporting their programs for youth and families in the areas of counseling, substance abuse prevention, positive youth development, family programming, juvenile restorative justice, and social services. The money raised through the Pumpkin Run sponsorships and runner registrations is an essential and meaningful way to support the Haddam-Killingworth community and contribute to direct services, programs, and activities for our youth and families. Please visit our website www.hkyfs.org to learn more about the work that we do!

The Pumpkin Run is the biggest fundraising event for HKYFS and truly demonstrates coming together as a community to create positive change. HKYFS envisions a connected community where youth and families are resilient and feel safe, supported, and empowered.

This fun event features a fast road race with a 5K run, 2 mile walk, as well as a fun run for our Kids! Halloween is right around the corner and costumes are encouraged with prizes! Community vendors and fun activities are on site to add to the festivities!

Race Highlights:

· Warm Breakfast goodies for Purchase on site

. Free T-Shirt to the first 300 to register or by 10/13

· Custom Medals for all Finishers

· Costume Contest: Prizes for the Best Adult, Youth, and Dog Costume! All dogs must be friendly and remain on leashes.

· Family Games, Crafts, and Activities to Enjoy!

· DJ Gil from the Music Score for a Great vibe!

Races Offered

2M Walk (Not Timed)

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$30.00

5K

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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10:00

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$30.00

1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 0.5 Miles

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11:15

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$20.00

1/4 Mile Kids Fun Run

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 0.25 Miles

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Type — Running

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11:15

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Higganum.

thermostat Temperature

8.7° / 17.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.5° / 15.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 55m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:03

nightlight Sunset

18:07

About Higganum

Learn more about the host city, Higganum.

Higganum is a village and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Haddam, a part of Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 2,089 at the 2020 census.