River Crossing YMCA Pumpkin Pie 5K Run 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Nazareth, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $37.50 · goes up to $45 on Nov 20, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Mile Scenic Walk (Untimed) | Other | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $37.50$45 after Nov 20, 2026 | – |
| Pumpkin Pie 5K Run (Timed) | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $37.50$45 after Nov 20, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $45 on Nov 20, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $37.50 until Nov 19, then $45 until Nov 25, then $50 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $37.50, entry is about 25 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 32:40, about 10:31 a mile, based on 622 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:42 and men in 29:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:00 AM, and the 1.5 Mile Scenic Walk (Untimed) starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 700 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
33 S. Main St, Nazareth, PA 18064
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for River Crossing YMCA Pumpkin Pie 5K Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at River Crossing YMCA Pumpkin Pie 5K Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:06 or better, the top quarter in 26:30, and half the field in 30:45; the last tenth came in after 42:13.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:30 | 18:35 |
| 20-29 | 23:06 | 18:09 |
| 30-39 | 19:44 | 17:45 |
| 40-49 | 21:37 | 19:11 |
| 50-59 | 27:30 | 20:41 |
| 60-69 | 32:29 | 24:56 |
| 70+ | 36:34 | 30:27 |
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 70 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
River Crossing YMCA Pumpkin Pie 5K Run 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 660 to 1,124 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:26 to 30:45.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,124 (+30%) | 30:45 | under 23:06 | 16:18 |
| 2024 | 867 (-13%) | 30:21 | under 22:17 | 15:43 |
| 2023 | 991 (+23%) | 31:18 | under 22:37 | 16:10 |
| 2022 | 806 (+22%) | 30:27 | under 22:37 | 17:17 |
| 2021 | 660 | 30:26 | under 21:51 | 16:49 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:30, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 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 November 26 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 53°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
- 33 S. Main St, Nazareth, PA 18064Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 700 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is River Crossing YMCA Pumpkin Pie 5K Run?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $37.50 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Nov 20, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $37.50, entry is about 25 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 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, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 1,124 runners finished the 5K Timed EVENT; the median finish was 30:45 and the winner ran 16:18.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:30, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 33 S. Main St, Nazareth, PA 18064.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
20th Annual Pumpkin Pie 5K Run November 26th 9 AM Start Time!
Pumpkin Pie 5K Run and 1.5 Mile Scenic Walk
The Lehigh Valley's biggest Thanksgiving Day Run tradition is back for the 20th anniversary on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026!
This run supports the work of the Nazareth Branch of River Crossing YMCA and is an example of how we bring people, families, and communities together to live healthier lives-- while having a ton of fun! Your participation, support, and donations help make opportunities like this available to our entire community and help us promote Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility throughout our region.