LECOM Costume Caper 5k Family Fun Run/Walk
LECOM Costume Caper 5k Family Fun Run/Walk is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Last Day to guarantee your shirt size is Sept 27th. After that first come first to get the shirts !!
Register NOW for the LECOM Costume Caper 5K Family Fun Run/Walk... Part of the famous Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival!
Proceeds support deserving medical students training to brave the front-lines everywhere.
Young and old…avid racers or exercise trotters, or just plain scenic strollers…and where all participants are encouraged to disguise themselves in their favorite Halloween-themed getups! Why? Because fantastic giveaways await clever, cute and cool costume wearers: scariest, funniest and most original. Shy about donning a costume? We understand…everyone’s a winner really, so take comfort knowing each participant receives medals and some cool race bling regardless.
All participants receive the unique "Jumbo Jack" pumpkin medal and other cool swag...separate category awards too for those who come in costume and disguise...So Don't Wait!
Race will be timed by Miles of Smiles Timing complete with a disposable chip on the bib number.
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
65°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Emsworth L/D Ohio Rvr, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pittsburgh, PA
Population
303,620
as of 2023
City Elevation
743 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at LECOM Costume Caper 5k Family Fun Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
86
Days to train
- Race
- LECOM Costume Caper 5k Family Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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LECOM Costume Caper 5k Family Fun Run/Walk
Oct 17, 2026