From the Organizer
Purple Pumpkin Walk & 5K
Join us on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Artesani Park in Brighton, MA, for the Purple Pumpkin Walk & 5K, a community event dedicated to raising awareness and support for those affected by lupus.
Whether you're an experienced runner, a casual walker, or participating with family and friends, this event offers a meaningful way to come together for an important cause. Participants can choose to complete the 5K course or enjoy the walk while supporting efforts to advance lupus education, advocacy, research, and patient support.
Registration opens at 9:00 AM, with the event beginning at 10:00 AM. Come dressed in your best purple attire, connect with fellow supporters, and help make a difference in the lives of individuals and families impacted by lupus.
Together, every step brings us closer to a future with greater awareness, better treatments, and ultimately a cure.
Register today and join us in making lupus visible.
For more information, visit www.lupusne.org.
Events
Weather
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
60°
Typical Low
40°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jamaica Plain, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
663,972
as of 2023
City Elevation
92 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Boston Purple Pumpkin 5K and Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
Boston Purple Pumpkin 5K and Walk
Oct 25, 2026