The Running Pumpkin 5K
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 510 Webster St, Dayton, OH
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $42
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.
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
38°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Mcd, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Your Next Start Line
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.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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 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 Running Pumpkin 5K?
- The Running Pumpkin 5K is a running race held in Dayton, Ohio on October 31, 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 Running Pumpkin 5K?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio at 510 Webster St, Dayton, OH 45402. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Running Pumpkin 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Running Pumpkin 5K
Oct 31, 2026