Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Manchester 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Manchester, New Hampshire
- Entry fee
- From $65
- Included with entry
- Includes a hoodie or sweatshirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run or Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $65 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $65 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about 117 percent above a typical 5K in New Hampshire, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Hampshire runs 34:06, about 10:59 a mile, based on 70 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:56 and men in 31:07.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:43 AM, and the 5K Run or Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 190 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
723 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 78°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.
Race details
- Where
- 723 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 190 feet
- Included with entry
- Lightweight Tech Hoodie (unisex)
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Manchester?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $65 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Hampshire?
- At $65, entry is about 117 percent above a typical 5K in New Hampshire, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hoodie or sweatshirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 723 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101.
From the organizers
The fall tradition is coming back to New England!
Get ready to tackle the 5K (3.1 miles) in downtown Manchester 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