What is the weather usually like on race day for the The Runaway Pumpkin 10K & 5K Run/Walk?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Laconia, NH, October race mornings typically start near 41°F and warm to around 56°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 2 of the last 10 years.

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The Runaway Pumpkin 10K & 5K Run/Walk

Laconia, NH

Sat, Oct 24, 2026

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When

Saturday, October 24th, 2026

Where

Smith Track at Opechee Park, 879 North Main Street, Laconia NH

Distances

10K · 5K

Typical weather

41–56°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2025

37–55°F

dry

2024

43–59°F

dry

2023

36–56°F

dry

2022

52–60°F

dry

2021

36–52°F

dry

2020

41–64°F

dry

2019

40–62°F

dry

2018

35–45°F

rain

2017

60–69°F

rain

2016

40–50°F

dry

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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24

Cloudy · 31–58°F

Saturday, Oct 24starts near 31°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 5 mph

About this race

The Runaway Pumpkin 10K & 5K Run/Walk takes place on October 24, 2026 in Laconia, NH. Visit the race website for full event details.

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