The Great Masked Pumpkin Race
The Great Masked Pumpkin Race is a running race on October 16, 2027 in Billings, MT, with entry fees from $5 to $35.
- Date
- October 16, 2027 (351 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Billings Best Pumpkin Run
Race Venue: Riverfront Park - RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE IF RACE IS NOT SOLD OUT. (Limited to 320 Racers*)
Here's How It Works
1. Register for the 1Mile, 2Mile or 3Mile Course
2. Pick out your PUMPKIN at a quarter mile from the finish line (1 per registered participant)
3. Yes, you get to keep the pumpkin!
4. Yes, you can use a wagon, stroller, or a really strong friend 💪 to help carry your pumpkin.
*This race is not officially timed!
Dogs are welcome at this event! We want to keep this a fun, safe, and family-friendly experience for everyone, including our four-legged friends. If you choose to bring a dog, you are fully responsible for your pet’s behavior and any injury, damage, or disruption caused by your dog. Please keep your dog on a leash at all times, maintain control of your pet, and promptly clean up after them. By bringing your dog, you acknowledge and accept responsibility for its actions. Please be respectful of other participants, children, and fellow dogs so everyone can enjoy the event. Let’s keep this event welcoming for all—please don’t be the reason we can’t welcome dogs back!
PACKET-PICKUP WILL BE HELD ON RACE DAY
Time: 10:00am - 11:15am
Location: Riverfront Park, Billings MT.
8001 SOUTH BILLINGS BLVD.
RACE TIMES
3 MILE - 11:30 AM
2 MILE - 11:40 AM
1 MILE - 11:45 AM
Costumes, Costumes & More Costumes!!
We will be awarding prizes for best costumes - individuals and family.
As this is a public event, we kindly request that no weapons, whether real or imitation, be permitted during the race. This includes items such as firearms, knives, pitchforks, ropes and similar objects.
Registration includes:
- (1) Pumpkin Per Registration
- Race Entry
- GMPR Swag (not guaranteed after 10/10)
- Entry in to all of our amazing giveaways
*Children 5 and under are free. No registration is needed for young children. $5 if they want a pumpkin.
*Discounts for runners 6-13.
Huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsors: Meadowlark Tree Service and Two Men & A Truck!
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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
61°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Billings Wfo, 2 mi from the venue.
About Billings, MT
Population
118,321
as of 2023
City Elevation
3,226 ft
Nearest Airport
BIL
Billings Logan International Airport · 1 mi
Time Zone
Mountain 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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351
Days to train
- Race
- The Great Masked Pumpkin Race
- Date
- October 16, 2027
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The Great Masked Pumpkin Race
Oct 16, 2027