The Great Pumpkin Race 5K & 10K Run/Walk
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- Cutler Park, Visalia, CA
- Distance
- 10K · 5K · Kids Race (Ages 1 - 12)
From the Organizer
THE GREAT PUMPKIN RACE - CUTLER PARK & ST. JOHNS RIVER TRAIL
10K RUN/WALK (6.2 Miles)
5K RUN/WALK (3.1 Miles)
KIDS RACES (1/4 Mile or 1/2 Mile)
COLLAB PARTNERS:
VOSSLER FARMS - BEST PUMPKINS! BEST PUMPKIN PATCH & CORN MAZE
TULARE COUNTY SHERIFF'S K9 UNIT
AWESOME RACE PARTNERS!!
WHY RUN THIS RACE:
- FREE VOSSLER FARMS PUMPKIN TO ALL KIDS UNDER 12 (REGARDLESS OF RACE)
- FREE VOSSLER FARMS PUMPKIN PATCH ENTRY ON 9/26 (OPENING DAY)
- FREE RUSHBOWLS - 3 FLAVORS!
- FINISHER'S MEDAL - EVERYONE GETS ONE...YES, KIDS RACES TOO!
- AGE GROUP AWARDS & OVERALL WINNER AWARDS
- LONG SLEEVE SPORTS-TEK RACE SHIRTS (GENDER & YOUTH SPECIFIC)
- DJ MUSIC (ON THE COURSE AND FINISH VENUE)
- SUPPORTIVE AID STATIONS
- FUN POST RACE VENUE!
MEET TULARE COUNTY SHERIFF'S K9'S & THEIR HANDLERS!
BELOW PHOTO FROM THEIR RECENT COMPETITION AT THE FRESNO COUNTY K9 TRIALS!
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
86°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
3%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Visalia.
Host City
About Visalia, CA
Population
142,649
as of 2023
Elevation
329 ft
Nearest Airport
FAT
Fresno Yosemite International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Great Pumpkin Race 5K & 10K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
Days to train
- Race
- The Great Pumpkin Race 5K & 10K Run/Walk
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- Cutler Park, Visalia, CA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Great Pumpkin Race 5K & 10K Run/Walk?
- The Great Pumpkin Race 5K & 10K Run/Walk is a running race held in Visalia, California on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The Great Pumpkin Race 5K & 10K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Visalia, California at Cutler Park, Visalia, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Great Pumpkin Race 5K & 10K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Great Pumpkin Race 5K & 10K Run/Walk
Sep 26, 2026