The Pumpkin Run™ - 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Newberry, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $45 on Oct 31, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pumpkin Run 5K | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 30, then $45 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Florida runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 1,089 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:57 and men in 33:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the The Pumpkin Run 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 80 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
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 November 14 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 83°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
- 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 80 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt (while supplies last)
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 15, 2025), 2024 (Nov 16, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023), 2022 (Nov 19, 2022), 2019 (Oct 12, 2019)
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Quick answers
- When is The Pumpkin Run™ - 5K?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $40, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 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.
- Where does it start?
- 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669.
From the organizers
THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING RUNNING WITH US!
100% of the proceeds from the Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child® goes to feed hungry children in Alachua County and all around the world! Every registrant receives a race shirt, runner's medallion (while supplies last), and a runner's bib. This is an event for all ages, so bring your entire family, including your pets!
Location:
TOWN OF TIOGA: 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL 32669
Details about the 5K:
Chip Timing
Medals (Limited supply. Not guaranteed AFTER October 31st)
Families and Pets are welcome
PACKET PICKUP: November 12-13 (10am-5:00pm), located at 7003 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32606
* THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR THIS RACE *