Pumpkin Run 10K, 5K & 1Mile 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Grand Prairie, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $20
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $20 | 350 |
| 10K | 10K | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $54 | 200 |
| 5K TIMED | 5K | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | $50 | 300 |
| 5K UNTIMED | 5K | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | $50 | 300 |
| Virtual Pumpkin RunVirtual | – | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $40 | 100 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile: $20 until Oct 10.
- 10K: $54 until Oct 10.
- 5K TIMED and 5K UNTIMED: $50 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $54, entry is about 26 percent above a typical 10K in Texas, which costs $43 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Texas runs 1:06:46, about 10:45 a mile, based on 236 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:10:59 and men in 1:00:41.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:27 AM, and the 1 Mile starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 510 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Joe Pool Lake / Lynn Creek Park, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
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 results (3 years)5K
10K
Aggregated from official results for Pumpkin Run 10K, 5K & 1Mile. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Pumpkin Run 10K, 5K & 1Mile?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 23:40 or better, the top quarter in 28:21, and half the field in 35:23; the last tenth came in after 58:53.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 47:40 or better, the top quarter in 55:15, and half the field in 1:06:03; the last tenth came in after 1:20:44.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:19 | 19:22 |
| 20-29 | 27:39 | 23:57 |
| 30-39 | 24:39 | 26:17 |
| 40-49 | 25:31 | 23:38 |
| 50-59 | 30:24 | 27:12 |
| 60-69 | 35:16 | 31:06 |
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.
Finishers by year
Up 29 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Pumpkin Run 10K, 5K & 1Mile 8K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 276 to 358 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:52 to 35:23.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 358 (+10%) | 35:23 | under 23:40 | 18:26 |
| 2024 | 324 (+17%) | 37:39 | under 25:13 | 11:30 |
| 2023 | 276 | 35:52 | under 25:52 | 10:12 |
From each year's official results for the 8K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Texas 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 55:15, against 57:11 in a typical Texas 10K, so times here run 3 percent faster.
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 10 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 86°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 55°F and hot years reach 92°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
- Joe Pool Lake / Lynn Creek Park, Grand Prairie, TX 75052Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 510 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Pumpkin Run 10K, 5K & 1Mile?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $54, entry is about 26 percent above a typical 10K in Texas, which costs $43 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 358 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 35:23 and the winner ran 18:26.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 55:15, against 57:11 in a typical Texas 10K, so times here run 3 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Joe Pool Lake / Lynn Creek Park, Grand Prairie, TX 75052.
From the organizers
Join us on Saturday, October 10th for our 40th Anniversary PUMPKIN RUN 10K, 5K & 1Mile run/walk event through the beautiful Lynn Creek Park surrounded by Joe Pool Lake.
Enjoy a FREE pancake breakfast, a special warm-up activity, face painting, pumpkin decorating, vendors, and more!
Proceeds donated to local charities, such as, Grand Prairie United Charities, Children First, Lifeline for Families, Relay for Life, HUHH, TD Foundation and other local charities that support our community!
Local K-12 schools welcome- make it a Fundraiser!