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The Lucky Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk to benefit Ireland's Dream 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 11:00 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Davison, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $35
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 202611:00 AM | $35$40 after Sep 27, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Run/WalkVirtual | – | Oct 3, 202611:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 2, then $45 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Michigan runs 37:01, about 11:55 a mile, based on 764 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:37 and men in 31:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:31 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 11:00 AM. The start sits about 790 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Lake Callis, Davison, MI 48423
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)221
finishers
40:42
median (13:08 /mi)
18:31
winning time
73% / 27%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Michigan Running Foundation) for The Lucky Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk to benefit Ireland's Dream. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Lucky Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk to benefit Ireland's Dream?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 27:29 or better, the top quarter in 32:18, and half the field in 40:42; the last tenth came in after 1:04:13.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 34:06 | 31:57 |
| 20-29 | 27:26 | 24:50 |
| 30-39 | 28:40 | 34:16 |
| 40-49 | 25:52 | 27:17 |
| 50-59 | 32:05 | 24:17 |
| 60-69 | 44:24 | 38:06 |
| 70+ | 47:47 | n/a |
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 86 percent since 2021.
119
2021
146
2022
112
2023
123
2024
221
2025
All events combined, from official results.
The Lucky Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk to benefit Ireland's Dream 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 119 to 221 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:42 to 40:42.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 221 (+80%) | 40:42 | under 27:29 | 18:31 |
| 2024 | 123 (+10%) | 42:16 | under 28:28 | 23:37 |
| 2023 | 112 (-23%) | 43:42 | under 25:42 | 20:35 |
| 2022 | 146 (+23%) | 43:32 | under 26:02 | 20:32 |
| 2021 | 119 | 37:42 | under 24:02 | 19:40 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Michigan 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:18, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 13 percent slower.
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 3 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 80°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of The Lucky Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk to benefit Ireland's Dream cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Finishers Medal
Once again, the medals for the Lucky Race Series to benefit Ireland's Dream connect together!
Shirt and medal
Race Shirt!
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The cause
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Race details
- Where
- Lake Callis, Davison, MI 48423Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 790 feet
- Included with entry
- Short Sleeved Dri-fit T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Sep 30, 2023), 2022 (Oct 9, 2022), 2021 (Oct 16, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is The Lucky Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk to benefit Ireland's Dream?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 221 runners finished the 5k Run/Walk; the median finish was 40:42 and the winner ran 18:31.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:18, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 13 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Lake Callis, Davison, MI 48423.
From the organizers
Join us for our 10th annual event!
Ireland's Dream is a 501c3 that supports children and families living with cerebral palsy. We are building a therapy center with state of the art care that is oftentimes not covered by insurance, but will be accessible by all. We don't want financial struggles to prevent any child from getting therapy that will further their physical abilities.
Why the Lucky Pumpkin? Because the first 20 runners to pass through the finish line get to take home a pumpkin. One of the pumpkins will win the lucky prize! Join us for the fun! Please note: You MUST be present to win the prize! The lucky winner will be announced at the awards ceremony.