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 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 Packet Pickup Location Montessori School of Florence Address 510 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501 Date Saturday, October 3, 2026 (race day only) Time 7:30-8:15 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 School website https://florencemontessori.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MSF2k6/ I nstagram https://www.instagram.com/montessorischoolofflorencesc/ Race Director Name Erika James Email erikajames028@gmail.com
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When is Montessori Mavericks Pumpkin Run 2026 — Florence, SC?
Montessori Mavericks Pumpkin Run 2026 — Florence, SC takes place on October 3, 2026. The race is held in Florence, South Carolina.
Where is Montessori Mavericks Pumpkin Run 2026 — Florence, SC held?
Montessori Mavericks Pumpkin Run 2026 — Florence, SC is held at 510 W. Palmetto Street in Florence, South Carolina.
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