48th Annual Pumpkin Run by Senior Coastsiders October 18, 2026

Event Date

October 18, 2026

Race Information

Event Name: 48th Annual Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Run

Presented by: Senior Coastsiders

The Pumpkin Run, a tradition in Half Moon Bay for over four decades, treats participants to a majestic course which runs along the Coastal Trail. Portions of the course hug the coastline along the Pacific Ocean. All proceeds benefit Senior Coastsiders, a local non-profit dedicated to providing opportunities, support, and resources for older adults living on the coast from Montara to Pescadero and Skyline to the Sea.

Important Notice: For runner and spectator safety, pets and emotional support animals are not permitted on the course or in event areas. Service animals as defined by California law are welcome and must remain leashed/harnessed and under handler control at all times. Misrepresenting a pet as a service animal is a misdemeanor under California Penal Code § 365.7. Service animals that are out of control or display aggressive behavior may be asked to leave.

Current Pricing

Note: Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees.

Half Marathon: has a 3.5 hour time limit.

Registration: Register early to guarantee your spot in your distance of choice and your shirt size. There is no guarantee that there will be openings in your distance of choice or your shirt size of choice as race day approaches.

Virtual Events: Participants who register AFTER midnight on 10/4/26 and paid for their packet to be mailed (Virtual Events ONLY) may not receive their event shirt (if opted in for event shirt) until after race day, 10/18/26.

Virtual Events

Participation Options:

• Virtual Option: Can't join us in person this year? We still have the virtual option!
• The Pumpkin Run Trifecta: You can run or walk all three events any time during the event period.
• Pumpkin Run Double Trouble: Complete both the 5K and 10K at any point during the event period.
• Performance Tracking: Upload your times via the ASICS Runkeeper App, manually, or using any other run tracker app and print a Finisher Certificate.

If you complete your virtual event weeks or months in advance of the October 4, 2026 registration date cutoff, you will obtain your race packet along with the other pre-registrants at that time.

*All virtual registrations must be completed no later than midnight, October 4th in order to obtain race packet before October 17th! There are no guarantees that your packet will arrive in time prior to October 17th if you register after October 4th.

Event Location

490 Miramontes Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA

Registration Link

For more information and to register, visit Pumpkin Run Registration.