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Pumpkin Run 10K, 5K & 1Mile

Date
October 10, 2026
Distance
10K · 5K TIMED · 5K UNTIMED & more

From the Organizer

Join us on Saturday, October 10th for our 40th Anniversary PUMPKIN RUN 10K, 5K & 1Mile run/walk event through the beautiful Lynn Creek Park surrounded by Joe Pool Lake. 
Enjoy a FREE pancake breakfast, a special warm-up activity, face painting, pumpkin decorating, vendors, and more! 
Proceeds donated to local charities, such as, Grand Prairie United Charities, Children First, Lifeline for Families, Relay for Life, HUHH, TD Foundation and other local charities that support our community!
Local K-12 schools welcome- make it a Fundraiser!

We encourage all attendees to be on time. Once the 1 mile race starts, Lynn Creek gates will be CLOSED at 8AM and OPENED ONLY AFTER the last race has finished and runners are off the course.    Please note that the 1 mile is UNTIMED.  

RACE LOCATION:

Lynn Creek Park

5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Time: 8am

EARLY PACKET PICKUP LOCATION:   PICK UP DAYS WILL BE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 AND FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 FROM 4PM - 7PM EACH EVENING.  LOCATION IS EPIC NUTRITION  3154 S SH 161 FRONTAGE ROAD  SUITE 630  GRAND PRAIRIE 75052

 

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP:

Location: At the Registration table under the BIG white tent

TIME: beginning at 6:45 am

NEW THIS YEAR:

5K RACE IS TIMED OR UNTIMED.  MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE WHEN REGISTERING.

10K IS RUN ONLY

TO AVOID COURSE CONFUSION, THE 10K AND 5K WILL HAVE A STAGGERED START.  10K STARTS AT 8:30 AM AND 5K STARTS AT 9:00.  Note:  The park gates CLOSE at 8am and do not reopen until after the 5K/10K ends.

T-SHIRT DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 25 TO GUARANTEE A PUMPKIN RUN FREE T-SHIRT

WE HAVE A NEW TIMING COMPANY THIS YEAR!!

 

Feel free to bring pom pom, horns, music, instruments, signs etc. to encourage and cheer on runners. Bonus for creative costumes!

Park entry is FREE.

AWARDS

Male and Female Overall

Top 3 Male and Female for the following: 

1st 2nd and 3 place awards. 

5K Female    5K Male

10K Female  10K Male

AGE GROUP DIVISIONS

under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, over 60

 

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancelation Policy All Lace Up Running events proceed rain or shine or snow or cold.  For that reason, we have a strict no refund policy.

In the event of extreme weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to an half hour. Past this time, the even course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants.

If conditions turns into lightning, ice or become unsafe, the event may be cancelled. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director. 

We always strive to produce a full and safe sporting event, but sometimes the weather conditions can affect those plans. 

A lot of hours, days and even months goes into planning a sporting event and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather and race directors are not the exceptions.

Our goal is to always produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions. 

Thank you for your understanding of these policies and we appreciate your participation.

If you are unable to participate in the event, or the event is canceled, you can still receive your packet, shirt, and medal and you simply run the race on your own time on your own course. See our virtual race information for complete details.

 

 

 

 

Distances & Pricing

10K8:30 AMRegister →
5K TIMED9 AMRegister →
5K UNTIMED9 AMRegister →
1 Mile8 AMRegister →
Virtual Pumpkin Run8 AMRegister →

Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.

Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.

This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.

How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Pumpkin Run 10K, 5K & 1Mile?
Pumpkin Run 10K, 5K & 1Mile is a running event held in Grand Prairie, TX. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Pumpkin Run 10K, 5K & 1Mile?
Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Grand Prairie, TX at Joe Pool Lake / Lynn Creek Park, Grand Prairie, TX. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Pumpkin Run 10K, 5K & 1Mile?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Pumpkin Run 10K, 5K & 1Mile

Oct 10, 2026

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