The Running Pumpkin 5K
The Running Pumpkin 5K is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Dayton, OH, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (Race day is today)
- Location
- 510 Webster St, Dayton, OH
- Price
- $45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Start off Halloween on a healthy and positive note!
Come run The Running Pumpkin 5K at Deeds Point Metro Park in Downtown Dayton, Ohio!
All runners receive a custom Running Pumpkin t-shirt, a custom race sticker, a custom race bib, aid station support, and snacks/refreshments at the finish line. This is a timed event. Walkers welcome.
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Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 10/31
High
68°
Low
53°
Conditions
Mostly cloudy
Chance of Rain
9%
Wind
10 mph
About Dayton, OH
Population
136,741
as of 2023
City Elevation
744 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Running Pumpkin 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Today
Race day is here
- Race
- The Running Pumpkin 5K
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 510 Webster St, Dayton, OH
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The Running Pumpkin 5K
Oct 31, 2026