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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run or Walk | 5K | Oct 31, 20269:00 AM | $60$65 after Oct 19, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $65 on Oct 19, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $60, entry is about 100 percent above a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Cincinnati runs 38:57, about 12:32 a mile, based on 43 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:05 and men in 32:20.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 8:03 AM, and the 5K Run or Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 560 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Race Day Events) for Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Cincinnati. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2022, the fastest tenth finished in 32:42 or better, the top quarter in 39:28, and half the field in 51:54; the last tenth came in after 1:11:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:02 | 25:53 |
| 20-29 | 27:51 | 21:05 |
| 30-39 | 27:50 | 26:34 |
| 40-49 | 30:30 | 26:09 |
| 50-59 | 32:05 | 26:09 |
| 60-69 | 39:14 | 37:08 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2022.
Down 26 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2022, the field went from 2,076 to 1,540 finishers, and the median time dropped from 58:40 to 51:54.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,540 (-26%) | 51:54 | under 32:42 | 19:51 |
| 2021 | 2,076 | 58:40 | under 35:48 | 20:37 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2022 5K field finished under 39:28, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 40 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Cincinnati cover on their registration page, in brief.
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The fall tradition is back!
Get ready to tackle the 5K (3.1 miles) in downtown Cincy this October. Open to all ages and abilities, runners and walkers will enjoy a picture-perfect course. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a cup of apple cider while you choose the perfect pumpkin!
Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run has become a tradition for hundreds of thousands of fall-natics since 2012. Your registrations helps support Girls on the Run, who is dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
Registration Includes:
-Entry to the 5K
-2026 Lightweight Tech Hoodie, perfect for fall running weather
-2026 finisher's medal
-Commemorative race bib with chip timing