
From the Organizer
The fall tradition is coming back to New England!
Get ready to tackle the 5K (3.1 miles) in downtown Manchester 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
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
65°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Massabesic Lake, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
115,415
as of 2023
Elevation
239 ft
Nearest Airport
MHT
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Manchester, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Greater Derry Track Club's Kids Summer Fun Runs
9 miles away
Fitness University 2026
16 miles away
29th Annual Merrimack Sparkler 5k Run/Walk
9 miles away
Run For Freedom 5K/10K
10 miles away
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)
Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Manchester
Oct 3, 2026