The 5k Pumpkin Run/Walk in Milton, West Virginia kicks off at 8:00 a.m., Saturday morning. The race precedes the 2015 West Virginia Pumpkin Festival in Milton.

The Pumpkin Festival brings in concerts, arts and crafts, venders, pageants and a parade to the area. The festivities extend over a four-day time span beginning Oct. 1 and ending Oct. 4.

The run is for all ages. Awards are given to the overall male, overall female, top three finishers in each age group for males and females and wheelchair and stroller divisions.

The award ceremony will be held in the Milton Baptist Church gym at 9:15 a.m.

Early registration is through Friday and costs $15. Registration on race day increases to $25.

Some of the proceeds will go to Milton Baptist Church Upward Sports Ministry.

The Upwards Sports Ministry offers soccer, flag football and cheerleading in the spring and summer for children in Pre-K to 8th grade.

The 5k Pumpkin Run/Walk begins and ends at the Milton Baptist Church. The race fee is non refundable. It is transferable though.

The 5k Pumpkin Run/Walk is a reminder to locals of the festival that is near approaching.

The festival was originally planned to help farmers raise and sell their pumpkin crops. Over 50,000 people journey to Milton each Oct. to participate in and enjoy the pumpkin themed festivities. Admission to the festival is $8 for everyone older than 6 years old.

Taylor Poling can be reached by [email protected]