Pumpkin Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
- Entry fee
- From $45 · goes up to $50 on Oct 24, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Run 10K | 10K | Oct 25, 20269:00 AM | $45$50 after Oct 24, 2026 | – |
| Pumpkin Run 5K | 5K | Oct 25, 20269:00 AM | $45$50 after Oct 24, 2026 | – |
| The Winter Run Series™ - 6 Event Series Registration | – | Oct 25, 20269:00 AM | $230$240 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 24, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Pumpkin Run 10K and Pumpkin Run 5K: $45 until Oct 24, then $50 until Oct 25.
- The Winter Run Series™ - 6 Event Series Registration: $230 until Oct 1, then $240 until Oct 25.
Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 10K in Wisconsin, which costs $37 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Oconomowoc runs 58:02, about 9:20 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:00:42 and men in 53:48.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:18 AM, and the Pumpkin Run 10K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 890 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Fowler Park, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
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 (5 years)Pumpkin Run 5K
Pumpkin Run 10K
Aggregated from official results (Race Day Events) for Pumpkin Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Pumpkin Run?
At the 2025 Pumpkin Run 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 24:31 or better, the top quarter in 27:51, and half the field in 33:25; the last tenth came in after 51:30.
At the 2025 Pumpkin Run 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 47:03 or better, the top quarter in 51:30, and half the field in 58:02; the last tenth came in after 1:10:56.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:31 | 20:12 |
| 20-29 | 25:33 | 25:50 |
| 30-39 | 24:24 | 18:05 |
| 40-49 | 23:53 | 20:46 |
| 50-59 | 25:23 | 22:17 |
| 60-69 | 28:41 | 30:27 |
| 70+ | 33:15 | 33:44 |
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 52 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Pumpkin Run 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 274 to 449 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:12 to 33:25.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 449 (-15%) | 33:25 | under 24:31 | 17:10 |
| 2024 | 526 (+11%) | 33:56 | under 25:24 | 16:29 |
| 2023 | 472 (+29%) | 32:02 | under 23:35 | 16:08 |
| 2022 | 365 (+33%) | 32:08 | under 23:56 | 16:33 |
| 2021 | 274 | 31:12 | under 22:27 | 16:33 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Wisconsin 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:51, against 28:16 in a typical Wisconsin 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Faster than most Wisconsin 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 51:30, against 53:12 in a typical Wisconsin 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 25 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 72°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
- Fowler Park, Oconomowoc, WI 53066Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 890 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Tech T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 25, 2026), 2025 (Oct 26, 2025), 2024 (Oct 27, 2024), 2023 (Oct 22, 2023), 2022 (Oct 23, 2022), 2021 (Oct 24, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Pumpkin Run?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 24, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Wisconsin?
- At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 10K in Wisconsin, which costs $37 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, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 449 runners finished the Pumpkin Run 5K; the median finish was 33:25 and the winner ran 17:10.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:51, against 28:16 in a typical Wisconsin 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Fowler Park, Oconomowoc, WI 53066.
From the organizers
Race #1: Winter Run Series
Join us for the 22nd annual Winter Run Series—Wisconsin’s largest running series!
This exciting event takes you through the heart of Milwaukee and its scenic suburbs, showcasing the city’s charm and beauty.
Spanning six events throughout the winter season, the series is the perfect way to stay active and embrace the winter months, all while celebrating your favorite holidays.
Bring the whole family and choose between the 5K or 10K distances.
Let’s conquer the cold together!