The Pumpkin Run is a long-standing initiative where young people supported by Pathfinders grow, harvest, and deliver pumpkins to communities across New South Wales.

The Pumpkin Run provides young people with a hands-on opportunity to build skills, work as a team, and give back to the community in a meaningful way. Each year, participants travel from regional NSW to metropolitan areas, delivering pumpkins and supporting community organisations that assist people experiencing hardship.

In 2026, the Pumpkin Run will run from 1–5 June, beginning in Armidale and travelling through Newcastle and Sydney, with activities including meal service support, community visits, and pumpkin deliveries to organisations such as Soul Hub, OzHarvest, Newtown Mission, Addison Road Community Centre, and The Wayside Chapel. The journey will conclude with a special event at Government House Sydney on 4 June.

Alongside the main trip, Pathfinders teams across the Mid North Coast and New England will also host local Pumpkin Run activities in Armidale, Inverell, Taree, Coffs Harbour, and Port Macquarie, bringing communities together to participate and support the initiative.

The Pumpkin Run is about more than delivering pumpkins, it is about connection, learning, teamwork, and creating opportunities for young people to contribute positively to their communities.