Montessori Mavericks Pumpkin Run

Join the Montessori School of Florence for the Montessori Mavericks Pumpkin Run, a festive morning of movement, family fun, and community spirit. The event includes a timed 5K Run/Walk through the streets surrounding the school and Timrod Park, followed by a family-friendly Pumpkin Run. Runners, walkers, strollers, and wheelchairs are welcome. Proceeds support the Montessori School of Florence. Stay after the races for the school’s third annual Chili Cook-Off.

Montessori Mavericks Pumpkin Run

Race types: Timed 5K Run/Walk and family-style Pumpkin Run

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: Montessori School of Florence

Address: 510 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501

Proceeds: Benefit the Montessori School of Florence

Race Day Schedule

Packet pickup 7:30-8:15 a.m. at Montessori School of Florence (race day only)

5K Run/Walk 8:30 a.m.

Pumpkin Run 9:30 a.m.

After the races Third Annual Chili Cook-Off

Event concludes 12:00 p.m.

Shirts

Race shirts No race shirts will be offered.

Awards

Overall awards One overall male winner and one overall female winner

Masters (40+) One male winner and one female winner

Top Male and Female in each age group

There are no awards for the Fun Run

5K Age Groups:

13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Registration Fees

5K Run/Walk $30

Pumpkin Run $10 (No awards for this race)

Late registration $30 for the 5K; $10 for the Pumpkin Run

Event Special Notes

Strollers Welcome

Wheelchairs Welcome

Music/headphones Permitted

Pets Dogs and other pets are not permitted

Parking Parking is available at the school. Participants must follow race-day signs, volunteers, and police instructions.

Age restrictions No general age restriction; children must be supervised by a responsible adult.

Online Links

School website https://florencemontessori.org/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MSF2k6/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montessorischoolofflorencesc/

Race Director

Name Erika James

Email [email protected]