Kent Pumpkin Run 50th Anniversary Race

Event Overview

For fifty years, runners have gathered in Kent on a crisp autumn morning to celebrate fitness, friendship, community, and fun. What began as a small local race has grown into Kent's largest one-day community event and one of the most beloved fall traditions in Connecticut.

Event Details

• Date: October 25, 2026
• Location: 41 Kent Green Blvd, Kent, CT
• Website: Kent Pumpkin Run

Race Highlights

• 5-Mile Road Race
• Race Starts: 11am
• Award-Winning Costume Contest
• Cash Prizes: for Overall Winners

Kid's Activities

• Kids Fun Run: 10:30 AM
• Age Group Awards
• Beautiful Fall Scenery
• A Celebration of Community

Costume Tradition

From superheroes and pumpkins to pirates and princesses, costumes have become just as famous as the race itself. So gather your friends, put together your best costume, and join hundreds of runners as they take on one of Connecticut's most scenic courses.

Registration

Online registration remains open until race time at 11am on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Post-Race Activities

After the race, spend the afternoon enjoying Kent's unique shops, restaurants, galleries, and small-town charm.

Organizers and Sponsors

The Kent Pumpkin Run is proudly organized by the Kent Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the Kent Green Shopping Center.

Thank You

A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, local businesses, and runners. Because of your support, this tradition has thrived for 50 years.

Join Us!

• Run the Course.
• Wear the Costume.
• Celebrate the Tradition.
• Celebrate 50 Years.