The Great Pumpkin 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $30
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Pumpkin 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Ohio ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Cincinnati runs 38:57, about 12:32 a mile, based on 43 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:05 and men in 32:20.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:48 AM, and the Great Pumpkin 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 850 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
-, Cincinnati, OH 45219
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 47°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 77°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
- -, Cincinnati, OH 45219Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 850 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Great Pumpkin 5K?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Ohio ($30).
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- -, Cincinnati, OH 45219.
From the organizers
The Architectural Engineering Institute at the University of Cincinnati is hosting our First Annual 5K. It will take place on October 17th, 2027 and the profits will benefit UC students within this club! The course goes through UC campus and is open to the public! Each Racer will receive a Shirt, Bib, Medal, and a Race Packet! We can’t wait to see everyone on the Start Line!