42ND Annual
42nd Annual Great Pumpkin Race 5K
42nd Annual Great Pumpkin Race 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in PENSACOLA, FL, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Location
- 1603 N 12th AVE, PENSACOLA, FL
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The popular 5K race, begins at 12th Avenue and Moreno Street and winds through scenic and historic East Hill, and attracts close to 1,200 participants each year. Proceeds from the race benefit the Sacred Heart Cathedral School and are used to contribute to the capital improvements of the buildings and grounds.
Overall male and female winners receive a $100 cash prize and the top three runners in each division receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal. All runners participating in the 1-mile Little Pumpkin Fun Run receive an “I did it!” participation ribbon.
In addition, you can find “goodies” with your race materials. There is always plenty of the locally-famous Pumpkin Bread for re-fueling and fantastic door prizes following the race.
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
79°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pensacola Rgnl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About PENSACOLA, FL
Nearest Airport
PNS
Pensacola International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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86
Days to train
- Race
- 42nd Annual Great Pumpkin Race 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 1603 N 12th AVE, PENSACOLA, FL
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42nd Annual Great Pumpkin Race 5K
Oct 24, 2026