
Clare Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk 2026 is a running race on October 31, 2026 in CLARE, MI, with an entry fee of $30.
The Clare Pumpkin Run is 5K Run/Walk that will start with registration at the Emerald Isle Recreation Complex at 303 Pinecrest Street, Clare, MI 48617 at 9:00 a.m. The costume contest will take place prior to the run start time at 9:45 a.m. and the run/walk course will start at the Emerald Isle Recreation Complex throughout the complex trail and out onto Dunlop Street and back.
Costume Contest: Dress up and run to win Clare Cash! Clare Cash can be redeemed at any participating Clare merchant. Prizes for best costume will be awarded to the top five winners, and they can win up to $50 Clare Cash and $50 Clare Cash will be presented to the top themed costume group!
Awards: Place medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in 9 divisions.
Winners will be announced at 11 a.m. for both the race and the costume contest.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies will be awarded to the top male and female runners of the 5k and awards will be given to the top three walkers!
T-shirts are only guaranteed for registrations prior to Oct. 19, 2026
Registration will start at 9 a.m.
Costume Contest 9:45 a.m.
Race starts at 10 a.m.
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
53°
Typical Low
36°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Central Michigan Univ, 16 mi from the venue.
Nearest Airport
MBS
MBS International Airport · 39 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 75 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Clare Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk 2026
Oct 31, 2026