Kent Pumpkin Run 50th Anniversary Race
Kent Pumpkin Run 50th Anniversary Race is a running race on October 25, 2026 in Kent, CT, with an entry fee of $38.
- Date
- October 25, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Location
- 41 Kent Green Blvd, Kent, CT
- Price
- $38
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
For fifty years, runners have gathered in Kent on a crisp autumn morning to celebrate fitness, friendship, community, and fun. What began as a small local race has grown into Kent's largest one-day community event and one of the most beloved fall traditions in Connecticut.
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, join us as we celebrate the 50th Annual Kent Pumpkin Run and write the next chapter in this incredible story.
Whether you're chasing a personal record, competing for a prize, running in costume, or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere, you'll be part of a tradition that has brought generations together.
🏃♀️ 5-Mile Road Race
🕛 Race Starts Promptly at 11am
🎭 Award-Winning Costume Contest
💰 Cash Prizes for Overall Winners
🏅 Age Group Awards
👧🧒 Kids Fun Run at 10.30AM
🍂 Beautiful Fall Scenery
❤️ A Celebration of Community
From superheroes and pumpkins to pirates and princesses, costumes have become just as famous as the race itself. So gather your friends, put together your best costume, and join hundreds of runners as they take on one of Connecticut's most scenic courses.
Online registration remains open until race time at 11am on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
After the race, spend the afternoon enjoying Kent's unique shops, restaurants, galleries, and small-town charm.
The Kent Pumpkin Run is proudly organized by the Kent Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the Kent Green Shopping Center.
A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, local businesses, and runners. Because of your support, this tradition has thrived for 50 years.
🎃 Run the Course.
🎃 Wear the Costume.
🎃 Celebrate the Tradition.
🎃 Celebrate 50 Years.
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
58°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Millbrook 3 W, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kent, CT
City Elevation
680 ft
Nearest Airport
SWF
New York Stewart International Airport · 37 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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- Race
- Kent Pumpkin Run 50th Anniversary Race
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Location
- 41 Kent Green Blvd, Kent, CT
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Kent Pumpkin Run 50th Anniversary Race
Oct 25, 2026