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The Great Masked Pumpkin Race

Sat, Oct 16, 2027
In 339 days
Billings, MT
8001 S. Billings Blvd.
47–81°F, cloudy
0% chance of rain, wind up to 13 mph

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2025

43–66°F

dry

2024

46–65°F

rain

2023

50–73°F

dry

2022

41–71°F

dry

2021

40–69°F

dry

2020

26–49°F

rain

2019

45–60°F

dry

2018

41–65°F

dry

2017

44–75°F

dry

2016

44–55°F

dry

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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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