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Montessori Mavericks Pumpkin Run

510 W. Palmetto Street
Florence, SC 29501

Running > 5k

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Event Description

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.

Course Map / Route

  • The 5K starts and finishes at Montessori School of Florence. Turn-by-turn course directions are provided below; a separate graphic map is not currently available.
  • Start at Montessori School of Florence and turn right on Warley Street.
  •  Right on Cedar Street; continue to Franklin Drive.
  •  Left on Wannamaker Avenue; left on Waters Avenue.
  •  Turn left into the Timrod Park trail before Cherokee Road and cross the bridge by the tennis/pickleball courts.
  • Left on Timrod Park Drive; right on Spruce Street; left on McQueen Street.
  • Left on Jerome Street; right on Warley Street; left into Montessori School of Florence to finish.

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
  • Age-group awards No separate age-group awards

Registration Fees

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

Packet Pickup

  • Location Montessori School of Florence
  • Address 510 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501
  • Date Saturday, October 3, 2026 (race day only)
  • Time 7:15-8:15 a.m.

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

Race Director

  • Name Erika James
  • Email erikajames028@gmail.com


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