The Great Masked Pumpkin Race 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 11:30 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Billings, Montana
- Entry fee
- From $5
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mile | 5K | Oct 17, 202611:30 AM | $35 | 130 |
| 3 Mile 13 & Under | – | Oct 17, 202611:30 AM | $25 | – |
| Just a Pumpkin (For ages 0-5) | – | Oct 17, 202611:30 AM | $5 | – |
| 2 Mile | Other | Oct 17, 202611:40 AM | $35 | 115 |
| 2 Mile 13 & Under | – | Oct 17, 202611:40 AM | $25 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 17, 202611:45 AM | $35 | 100 |
| 1 Mile 13 & Under | 1 Mile | Oct 17, 202611:45 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
- 3 Mile and 2 Mile and 1 Mile: $35 until Oct 17.
- 3 Mile 13 & Under and 2 Mile 13 & Under and 1 Mile 13 & Under: $25 until Oct 17.
- Just a Pumpkin (For ages 0-5): $5 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Montana, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Billings runs 36:48, about 11:51 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:08 and men in 32:39.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:30 AM, and the 3 Mile starts at 11:30 AM. The start sits about 3,150 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
8001 S. Billings Blvd., Billings, MT 59101
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 17 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°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
- 8001 S. Billings Blvd., Billings, MT 59101Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 3,150 feet
- Included with entry
- TBA
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 22, 2022), 2021 (Oct 23, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is The Great Masked Pumpkin Race?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 11:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Montana?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Montana, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 8001 S. Billings Blvd., Billings, MT 59101.
From the organizers
Billings Best Pumpkin Run
Race Venue: Riverfront Park - RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE IF RACE IS NOT SOLD OUT. (Limited to 350 Racers)
Here's How It Works
1. Register for the 1Mile, 2Mile or 3Mile Course
2. Pick out your PUMPKIN at a quarter mile from the finish line (1 per registered participant)
3. Yes, you get to keep the pumpkin!
4. Yes, you can use a wagon, stroller, or a really strong friend 💪 to help carry your pumpkin.
*This race is not timed!