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 RunDate: Saturday, October 3, 2026Location: Montessori School of FlorenceAddress: 510 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501Proceeds: 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-OffEvent 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 winnerMasters (40+) One male winner and one female winnerTop Male and Female in each age groupThere 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 $30Pumpkin Run $10 (No awards for this race)Late registration $30 for the 5K; $10 for the Pumpkin Run Packet Pickup Location Montessori School of FlorenceAddress 510 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501Date Saturday, October 3, 2026 (race day only)Time 7:30-8:15 a.m. Event Special Notes Strollers WelcomeWheelchairs WelcomeMusic/headphones PermittedPets Dogs and other pets are not permittedParking 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 JamesEmail erikajames028@gmail.com