Tomorrow! · Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Pittsburgh Riverfront Trail in the "Strip District", Pittsburgh PA
5K
46–64°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
38–61°F
dry
2024
39–58°F
dry
2023
46–53°F
dry
2022
40–51°F
dry
2021
48–57°F
dry
2020
37–58°F
dry
2019
44–50°F
dry
2018
41–55°F
dry
2017
41–61°F
dry
2016
60–77°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17
Rain likely · 40–50°F
Saturday, Oct 17starts near 40°F · 80% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
Last Day to guarantee your shirt size is Sept 27th. After that first come first to get the shirts !!
Register NOW for the LECOM Costume Caper 5K Family Fun Run/Walk... Part of the famous Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival!
Proceeds support deserving medical students training to brave the front-lines everywhere.
Young and old…avid racers or exercise trotters, or just plain scenic strollers…and where all participants are encouraged to disguise themselves in their favorite Halloween-themed getups! Why? Because fantastic giveaways await clever, cute and cool costume wearers: scariest, funniest and most original. Shy about donning a costume? We understand…everyone’s a winner really, so take comfort knowing each participant receives medals and some cool race bling regardless.
All participants receive the unique "Jumbo Jack" pumpkin medal and other cool swag...separate category awards too for those who come in costume and disguise...So Don't Wait!
Race will be timed by Miles of Smiles Timing complete with a disposable chip on the bib number.
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