Great Pumpkin 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Logan, Utah
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Pumpkin 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Great Pumpkin 5K - Haul a Pumpkin! | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Great Pumpkin 5K: $25 until Oct 3.
- Great Pumpkin 5K - Haul a Pumpkin!: $35 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Utah, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Logan runs 38:03, about 12:15 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:34 and men in 34:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:24 AM, and the Great Pumpkin 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 7,770 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
60 West 100 North Suite 120, Logan, UT 84321
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results for Great Pumpkin 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Great Pumpkin 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:44 or better, the top quarter in 29:31, and half the field in 34:37; the last tenth came in after 49:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:39 | 28:34 |
| 20-29 | 29:27 | 22:37 |
| 30-39 | 29:30 | 21:13 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 33:42 |
| 50-59 | 33:36 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
About average for Utah 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:31, against 28:58 in a typical Utah 5K, so times here are about average.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 75°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
- 60 West 100 North Suite 120, Logan, UT 84321Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 7,770 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Sep 27, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Great Pumpkin 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Utah?
- At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Utah, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 126 runners finished the Great Pumpkin 5K; the median finish was 34:37 and the winner ran 17:24.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:31, against 28:58 in a typical Utah 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 60 West 100 North Suite 120, Logan, UT 84321.
From the organizers
Join us for our newest event! We are excited to partner with the Center Street Giant Pumpkin Festival for the Great Pumpkin 5K fun run celebrating the harvest season! Plus the first race in our Holiday Racing Series. After the race spend some time visiting the more than 150 vendors at the festival.
Two divisions to choose from
"Great Pumpkin 5K" or "Haul a Pumpkin 5K"
What's "Haul a Pumpkin!"?
The very essence of the Great Pumpkin 5K. Looking for an extra challenge and a lot more fun? Competitors in this division will haul a pumpkin along the 5k course. Pumpkins provided by us at check-in.
Great Pumpkin 5K Registration Includes
-Entry to the Great Pumpkin 5K Fun Run