
Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Columbus is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Columbus, OH, with an entry fee of $65.
The fall tradition is back!
Get ready to tackle the 5K (3.1 miles) in downtown Columbus this October. Open to all ages and abilities, runners and walkers will enjoy a picture-perfect course. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a cup of apple cider while you choose the perfect pumpkin!
Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run has become a tradition for hundreds of thousands of fall-natics since 2012. Your registrations helps support Girls on the Run, who is dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
Registration Includes:
-Entry to the 5K
-2026 Lightweight Tech Hoodie, perfect for fall running weather
-2026 finisher's medal
-Commemorative race bib with chip timing
-Cup of apple cider at the finish line
-Small pumpkin to take home
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 10/24
High
67°
Low
41°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
0%
Wind
3 mph
Population
906,480
as of 2023
City Elevation
819 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Columbus, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Columbus
Oct 24, 2026