Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Kansas City
Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Kansas City is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Kansas City, MO, with an entry fee of $44.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Location
- 1000 Locust St., Kansas City, MO
- Price
- $44
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The fall tradition is back!
Get ready to tackle the 5K (3.1 miles) in KCMO this September. 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
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
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kansas City Downtown Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kansas City, MO
Population
508,233
as of 2023
City Elevation
754 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Kansas City, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
51
Days to train
- Race
- Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Kansas City
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 1000 Locust St., Kansas City, MO
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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Kansas City
Sep 12, 2026