# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join this vibrant mix of community and family connection, costumes, meaningful impact, and kid-centric fun at the Child Protection Center's first annual Runaway Pumpkin!

The event will feature a 5K race, a 100m children’s Mini Monster Dash, and a FREE Fall family festival. A virtual 5K is also available. Race activities begin at 8 a.m., followed by the free Family Fest from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Festival attendees will enjoy food trucks, trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, child-friendly activities and sensory stations, lawn games, photo opportunities, community partners, a bounce station, and CPC’s PAWS therapy dogs in the popular puppy pit. Children can also participate in age-based costume contests. Admission to the Family Fest is FREE and open to the public — you do NOT need to register for the race to attend the festival, though all runners are encouraged to join in the fun! The goal is to provide local families with an accessible, low-to-no-cost day of connection, celebration, and support for safe childhoods all while having fun!

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

Proceeds from the event will support CPC’s mission of the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse across Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.

Learn more or register for the races and/or the free Family Fest: https://cpcsarasota.org/events/runaway-pumpkin/ *Registering for the Family Fest is not required but is encouraged!

Businesses and organizations that would be a good fit for local families and are interested in participating in our Vendor Village, or to inquire about volunteering, please reach out to Kingsley Event Consulting at KingsleyEventsTeam@outlook.com.

Community members are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations during the event to support local families facing food insecurity during the holiday season.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-port/runaway-pumpkin-5k-and-family-fest/200030396531942
- **Event Categories**: festivals, sports, nonprofit, volunteering, trick-or-treat, contests, food-drinks, art, fine-arts, kids, virtual-run, dog, food-truck-festivals, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 123

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: North Port
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5600 Peace River Rd, North Port, FL 34287-2885, United States
- **lat**: 27.04038
- **long**: -82.21699
- **full address**: 5600 Peace River Rd, North Port, FL 34287-2885, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest being held?
  - **A:** Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest takes place on Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 5600 Peace River Rd, North Port, FL 34287-2885, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest?
  - **A:** Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest is organized by The Child Protection Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in North Port, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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