Pumpkins In The Park 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
Pumpkins In The Park 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile is a running race on October 31 – November 3, 2026 in Rochester, NY, with entry fees from $14 to $30.
- Date
- October 31 – November 3, 2026 (100 days to go)
- Location
- 100 Norris Drive, Rochester, NY
- Price
- $14–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Pumpkins In The Park 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
Cobb's Hill Park | 100 Norris Drive | Rochester, NY
Saturday, October 31, 2026
5K @ 9:00am | Kids 1/2 Mile @ 10:00am
A Family-Friendly Halloween-Themed Event
Get those Halloween Costumes Ready!
Run or Walk through Cobbs Hill Area!
This long-standing Halloween tradition has been a festive family friendly event! The 5K offers a view of the stunning cityscape from one of the highest points of Rochester. The Kids 1/2 Mile (for kids ages 4-12) is an absolute blast running around the fields of Cobbs Hill.
Offering In person and virtual option
In-Person Entry Includes:
- Long sleeve cotton t-shirt with 5K entry - Must register by Oct 11th to guarantee a shirt. (Additional fee with Kids 1/2 Mile Race)
- Custom Pumpkins in the Park Bib Number
- RFID timing w/ live online results and text/email notification of your results (must opt in to receive)
- Overall and Age Group Awards
- Post Race Treats
- Fun, scenic USATF Certified 5k course through the Cobbs Hill Neighborhood and the best view of downtown
- Finisher medal to all finishers
- Kids Racers get a Halloween candy bag at the finish line and a pumpkin (if the pumpkin crops come in well)
Virtual Entry Includes:
- Long sleeve cotton t-shirt with 5K entry - Must register by Oct 11th to guarantee a shirt. (Additional fee with Kids 1/2 Mile Race)
- Online Results
- Finisher medal to all registrants
- Digital Bib
- Digital/Printable Finishers Certificate
- Shipping for your shirt/medal (within the US)
*The virtual is YOUR race! Choose your favorite route and run/walk it on your time!
Submit your results any time between 9am, October 31 - 11:59pm, November 8.
By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens or any other scenario, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.
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
55°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
46%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rochester Gtr Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rochester, NY
Population
209,720
as of 2023
City Elevation
430 ft
Nearest Airport
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 6 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.
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100
Days to train
- Race
- Pumpkins In The Park 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
- Date
- October 31 – November 3, 2026
- Location
- 100 Norris Drive, Rochester, NY
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Oct 31, 2026