The Great Pumpkin Run 5K - MTNA-Rainsville
The Great Pumpkin Run 5K - MTNA-Rainsville is a running race on October 30–31, 2026 in Rainsville, AL, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- October 30–31, 2026 (54 days to go)
- Location
- 189 RTI Drive, Rainsville, AL
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Annual 5K & Fun Run - The Great Pumpkin Run 5K benefiting the DeKalb Country Children's Advocacy Center. ALL proceeds from the 5K will go to the DeKalb Country Children's Advocacy Center to help abused children in DeKalb County.
Pre-Registration is $35.00. Race Day Registration is $40.00. Race Day Registration will close at 7:45am.
Register as a Volunteer and receive 1/2 off race registration (this discount will be sent to you after you register and can be used for yourself or another participant)
To be guaranteed a race day shirt you must be registered by October 6th.
OVERALL MALE and FEMALE WINNERS CASH PRIZES: $100
Fun Run for ages 9 and under will begin as soon as ALL 5K runners have been verified at the finish line OR at 9:00 AM - which ever is soonest
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
71°
Typical Low
46°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Payne, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rainsville, AL
Population
5,613
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,311 ft
Nearest Airport
CHA
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) · 52 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 83 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Race
- The Great Pumpkin Run 5K - MTNA-Rainsville
- Date
- October 30–31, 2026
- Location
- 189 RTI Drive, Rainsville, AL
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The Great Pumpkin Run 5K - MTNA-Rainsville
Oct 30, 2026