The Great Pumpkin Run
The Great Pumpkin Run is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Portland, OR, with entry fees from $40 to $90.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Price
- $40–$90
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Get into the spooky spirit this Halloween running along a riverside Oregon course full of boo-tiful costumes, colorful candy, and having a frightfully fun time!
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
59°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
47%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Portland Kgw-Tv, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Portland, OR
Population
642,715
as of 2023
City Elevation
35 ft
Nearest Airport
PDX
Portland International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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 Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
93
Days to train
- Race
- The Great Pumpkin Run
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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3 miles away
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Portland than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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The Great Pumpkin Run
Oct 24, 2026