Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for the 2nd annual Behind The Badge Pumpkin Run at Arnold City Park & Arnold Farmers Market. This 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk is organized by the Arnold Police Officers Association. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit community outreach programs, charities, and police benevolent fund.
Registration includes an event t-shirt, refreshments, Police K-9 demonstration, emergency vehicles display, candy, and PUMPKINS! Stop by the Arnold Famers Market after the race for fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, crafts, and much more!
Strollers and four-legged fur friends are all welcome! (Dogs must be on a leash at all times)
*All questions, comments, or concerns should be directed to the Arnold Police Officer's Association (APOA63010@yahoo.com).**
Registration fees
5K Closed
Online registration closed-
Timed 5K Run/Walk
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$25.00Aug 24 – Sep 15
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$30.00Sep 16 – Oct 5
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$35.00Oct 6 – Oct 21
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1 Mile Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Untimed 1 mile walk
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$25.00Aug 24 – Sep 15
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$30.00Sep 16 – Oct 5
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$35.00Oct 6 – Oct 21
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Packet Pickup
Packet pickup: Friday, October 21st from 9am-6pm at the Arnold Police Department.
Address: 2101 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold MO 63010
Race Day Packet Pickup: Packets may be picked up on the morning of the race starting at 7:30am at Arnold City Park (race location).
Race Day Info
The race will take place rain or shine on a level asphalt paved trail in the beautiful Arnold City Park. The park is filled with large mature trees and an abundance of natural wildlife.
Please arrive no later than 8:00am. The race will start promptly at 8:30am.
Coffee, juice, water, and various snacks will be available before and after the race.
Awards
Award Information- (3 award categories)
1) Top Finishers: The top 3 finishers for both male and female runners in age specific brackets will receive 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place award medals.
Age brackets:
10 & under
11-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 & older
2) Best Costume: 1 award for the best costume.
3) *Fox C-6 School District Students*: A special award will be given to the FASTEST Fox C-6 School District runner for all ages/grades. To be eligible, you must be a current student in good standing in the Fox C-6 School District. Please list what school & grade on the registration form.
Awards will be presented immediately following the race .
Sponsorship
If your business is interested in becoming a sponsor or to make a donation, please email Kevin Wilson @ APOA63010@yahoo.com or go to www.APOAMO.org
About the Arnold Police Officers Association
The Arnold Police Officers Association (APOA) is a registered 501c(3) tax exempt non profit charitable organization listed under ”Behind The Badge Inc.”, Arnold, Missouri. The APOA is comprised of active Police Officers and Telecommunication Specialists of the Arnold Missouri Police Department.
Our mission is to build and strengthen the relationship with our community and to create a positive lasting impact for our youth. The APOA is committed to serving the community and will continue to go above and beyond to build a better future.
Our association not only works to give back to our community, we also serve to support our first responders and the families of our first responders in the unfortunate times of need.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kevin Wilson
- kwilson@arnoldmo.org
- Phone
- 636-296-3204