The Great Pumpkin Run
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Distance
- 1K · 5K · 10K
- Price
- $15–$40
From the Organizer
Home Life is a 54 year old Oregon nonprofit that assists adults with intellectual and developmental
disabilities in Benton and Linn Counties. By signing up for the Great Pumpkin Run, you help make it
possible for over 150 of our community’s most vibrant and vulnerable citizens to receive the support
they need to live happy, healthy lives.
We are pleased to welcome local runners as well as their family and friends from all over to
participate in this Run/Walk event. We invite you to dress up for the Great Pumpkin Run. This will
automatically sign you up for our Costume Contest so have fun and get creative.
You can choose between a 5k run or walk, a 10k Run, and Fun Run (1k) plus inflatable obstacle course.
For more information about Home Life’s work and mission and how you can support our work,
please check out our website.
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
67°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Corvallis State Univ, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Corvallis, OR
Population
60,424
as of 2023
City Elevation
229 ft
Nearest Airport
SLE
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field · 27 mi
Major Hub
PDX
Portland International Airport · 78 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.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Great Pumpkin Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
116
Days to train
- Race
- The Great Pumpkin Run
- Date
- October 11, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Great Pumpkin Run?
- The Great Pumpkin Run is a running race held in Corvallis, Oregon on October 11, 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 Run?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Corvallis, Oregon at Ashbrook Independent School. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Great Pumpkin Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Great Pumpkin Run
Oct 11, 2026