
The Great Masked Pumpkin Race
Typically 38–59°F · low rain risk
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2025
43–66°F
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46–65°F
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50–73°F
dry
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41–71°F
dry
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40–69°F
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2020
26–49°F
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2019
45–60°F
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41–65°F
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2017
44–75°F
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2016
44–55°F
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About this race
Billings Best Pumpkin Run
Race Venue: Riverfront Park - RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE IF RACE IS NOT SOLD OUT. (Limited to 320 Racers*)
Here's How It Works
1. Register for the 1Mile, 2Mile or 3Mile Course
2. Pick out your PUMPKIN at a quarter mile from the finish line ( 1 per registered participant )
3. Yes, you get to keep the pumpkin!
4. Yes, you can use a wagon, stroller, or a really strong friend 💪 to help carry your pumpkin.
*This race is not officially timed!
Dogs are welcome at this event! We want to keep this a fun, safe, and family-friendly experience for everyone, including our four-legged friends. If you choose to bring a dog, you are fully responsible for your pet’s behavior and any injury, damage, or disruption caused by your dog. Please keep your dog on a leash at all times, maintain control of your pet, and promptly clean up after them. By bringing your dog, you acknowledge and accept responsibility for its actions. Please be respectful of other participants, children, and fellow dogs so everyone can enjoy the event. Let’s keep this event welcoming for all—please don’t be the reason we can’t welcome dogs back!
PACKET-PICKUP WILL BE HELD ON RACE DAY
Time: 10:00am - 11:15am
Location: Riverfront Park, Billings MT.
8001 SOUTH BILLINGS BLVD.
RACE TIMES
3 MILE - 11:30 AM
2 MILE - 11:40 AM
1 MILE - 11:45 AM
Costumes, Costumes & More Costumes!!
We will be awarding prizes for best costumes - individuals and family.
As this is a public event, we kindly request that no weapons, whether real or imitation, be permitted during the race. This includes items such as firearms, knives, pitchforks, ropes and similar objects.
Registration includes:
- (1) Pumpkin Per Registration
- Race Entry
- GMPR Swag (not guaranteed after 10/10)
- Entry in to all of our amazing giveaways
*Children 5 and under are free. No registration is needed for young children. $5 if they want a pumpkin.
*Discounts for runners 6-13.
Huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsors: Meadowlark Tree Service and Two Men & A Truck!
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