The Great Pumpkin Haul 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Fruita, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From Free
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 person team- share the load! | – | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $75 | – |
| 4 person team- save $5 each! | – | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
| Charity entry | Other | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $65 | – |
| Kids 4 and under- FREE! | Kids | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| Solo hauler entry | Other | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2 person team- share the load!: $75 until Oct 16.
- 4 person team- save $5 each!: $40 until Oct 16.
- Charity entry: $65 until Oct 16.
- Kids 4 and under- FREE!: Free until Oct 16.
Online registration closes Oct 16, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:25 AM, and the 2 person team- share the load! starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 5,830 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1360 18 1/2 Rd, Fruita, CO 81521
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 45°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°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
- 1360 18 1/2 Rd, Fruita, CO 81521Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 5,830 feet
- Distances
- Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Great Pumpkin Haul?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 16, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- What distances can I run?
- Kids, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 1360 18 1/2 Rd, Fruita, CO 81521.
From the organizers
The Great Pumpkin Haul is a 2 mile jaunt through forests, open fields, hay bales, and through the scenic Moon Farm. There is a catch though: you will be covering these two miles carrying your very own personal pumpkin! That’s right. Before the “Haul” you will have a chance to go pick out your very own pumpkin from the patch (the pumpkin is included with entry). We will weigh it and mark it and you will be ready to go! Only the best Pumpkin Haulers will finish with out dropping their pumpkin and for the love of fall, don’t pick one that is too light. You need the biggest orange orb you can find!