Pumpkin Run 2026 2026

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Jennings, Louisiana
Entry fee: From $25

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Pumpkin Run	5K	Oct 24, 20268:00 AM	$25	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$25 until Oct 23.

Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Louisiana, which costs $30 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Louisiana runs 36:12, about 11:39 a mile, based on 261 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:59 and men in 31:08.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:18 AM, and the Pumpkin Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

1001 Cary Avenue, Jennings, LA 70546

Directions to the start

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 24 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 88°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: 1001 Cary Avenue, Jennings, LA 70546Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 20 feet
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 24, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Pumpkin Run 2026?: Saturday, October 24, 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 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Louisiana?: At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Louisiana, which costs $30 right now.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 1001 Cary Avenue, Jennings, LA 70546.

From the organizers

First Baptist Church Jennings is excited to announce our second annual Pumpkin Fun Run! Everyone is invited to walk, run, or roll through our 5k. All PRE-REGISTERED runners will receive a T-shirt with their registration. The cost to register is $25. Snacks and water will be provided. Winners in the men’s, women’s and children’s categories will receive a medal and a pumpkin of their choosing. We look forward to seeing everyone this year!

*Must register by October 10th to receive a t-shirt!

*Race is NOT chip timed!