The Great Pumpkin Run
Portland's Great Pumpkin Run offers a festive, costume-clad riverside race with candy and spooky fun.
Race Date
Oct 24, 2026
Location
Portland, OR
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, 5K - First 25 Kids Run FREE, 0.4 Miles, The Great Pumpkin Virtual Run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Embrace the Halloween spirit at Portland's Great Pumpkin Run, a riverside race that transforms the course into a festive fall celebration. Runners can expect a course brimming with "boo-tiful costumes" and "colorful candy," promising a "frightfully fun time."
The event is more than just a race; it's a community gathering that leans into the spooky season. With typical race-day temperatures hovering between 45–57°F, it’s a crisp autumn run perfect for embracing the season’s atmosphere. The event also offers a variety of distances, including 5K and 10K options, alongside a kids' run, making it an inclusive event for all ages.
Runners receive a finisher shirt, adding a tangible memento to the experience. The focus is on fun and festive participation, making it a unique way to celebrate Halloween on the run.
Race-provided description
Get into the spooky spirit this Halloween running along a riverside Oregon course full of boo-tiful costumes, colorful candy, and having a frightfully fun time!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
Finisher Shirt
Start Location
1221 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR, 97202
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 57°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
45°
Afternoon (High)
57°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.3"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
84%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the The Great Pumpkin Run?
The The Great Pumpkin Run is held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the The Great Pumpkin Run take place?
It takes place in Portland, Oregon.
What distances does the The Great Pumpkin Run offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, 5K - First 25 Kids Run FREE, 0.4 Miles, The Great Pumpkin Virtual Run.
Is the The Great Pumpkin Run course flat and good for a PR?
The The Great Pumpkin Run is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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