The Great Pumpkin 5K
The Great Pumpkin 5K is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Columbia, LA, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (43 days to go)
- Location
- 501 Church Street, Columbia, LA
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This run is hosted by Columbia Methodist Church in Columbia, Louisiana. It is held during October, when all of our pumpkins are out and about. This 5K goes through the historic downtown Columbia and all of the proceeds go towards the Columbia Methodist youth group and the Columbia Methodist food pantry, which feeds over 60 families a month.
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
81°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
19%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbia Lock, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Columbia, LA
Nearest Airport
MLU
Monroe Regional Airport · 29 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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The Great Pumpkin 5K
Oct 10, 2026