Montgomery Village Jack-O-Lantern 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
Montgomery Village Jack-O-Lantern 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Montgomery Village, MD, with entry fees from $15 to $40.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (71 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This fall, the Montgomery Village Foundation is excited to introduce the Montgomery Village Jack-O-Lantern 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run! Enjoy a fun or competitive afternoon of running, walking, and community spirit with a twist – a costume contest!
Custom medals will be awarded to all participants! Sliders for the ribbon will be awarded to top 3 females and males in each of the age groups as well as to costume winners. Costumes are encouraged, but entirely optional!
The race will be held on Saturday, October 10th at Lake Marion Community Center, 8821 East Village Avenue, Montgomery Village and will feature professional chip timing provided by the Montgomery Road Runners Club (for the 5K only) as well as a free race shirt for the first 150 registrants!
Advanced registration is encouraged, but online registration will remain open through the start of the race. Late registration is online only through 7:30 AM from your computer or smartphone. Prices go up on race day, so register early & save!
Race Day Schedule
- 1:30 - 2:15 PM - Packet Pickup & Late Registration
- 2:30 PM - 1-Mile Fun Run Start
- 3:00 PM - 5K Race Start!
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
68°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rockville 1 Ne, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Montgomery Village, MD
City Elevation
440 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Montgomery Village Jack-O-Lantern 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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Montgomery Village Jack-O-Lantern 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
Oct 10, 2026