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Pumpkin Run packs playful wear and perfect weather

Pumpkin Run packs playful wear and perfect weather

Costumed runners set off from Kent Green Boulevard Sunday, Oct. 26, for the Pumpkin Run.

Lans Christensen

KENT — Runners couldn’t have asked for a nicer day than Saturday, Oct. 26, to take part in the 49th annual Kent Pumpkin Run.

A kids race started the day, with a large field of happy, costumed kids completing either a half-mile or one-mile course.

Many adults wore costumes to the starting line of the main event on Kent Green Boulevard. Promptly at noon, they got the “go” and about 370 runners began the five-mile race through town.

Only 25 minutes, 55 seconds later, William Sanders crossed the finish line, marking his third consecutive victory in the Pumpkin Run.

The women’s winner and fourth overall finisher was Hayley Collins, who finished in 29 minutes, 11 seconds.

Full results can be found at fasttracktiming.com.

Start of the Kid’s Race.Lans Christensen

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