3RD Annual
3rd Annual YMCA Pumpkin Dash 5K
3rd Annual YMCA Pumpkin Dash 5K is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Newark, DE, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Location
- 2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
There's no better way to celebrate the Fall than at the YMCA Pumpkin Dash 5K, a FUN event for the whole family! The 5K will be held on Saturday, October 3rd, and begins at 10:00am at Glasgow Park.
The 5K is perfect for everyone, whether you're an avid runner aiming for a personal best or prefer to take a leisurely walk and enjoy the autumn scenery. Participants can choose to run the entire course or walk at their own pace, making this event accessible to all fitness levels.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newark Ag Farm, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Newark, DE
City Elevation
53 ft
Nearest Airport
ILG
Wilmington Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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72
Days to train
- Race
- 3rd Annual YMCA Pumpkin Dash 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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3rd Annual YMCA Pumpkin Dash 5K
Oct 3, 2026