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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
100 Norris Drive, Rochester NY
5K
41–55°F · some rain risk
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2025
42–46°F
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59–77°F
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31–46°F
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45–65°F
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2021
46–55°F
dry
2020
27–46°F
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2019
50–63°F
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2018
37–65°F
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2017
39–45°F
dry
2016
37–46°F
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About this race
Pumpkins In The Park 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
Cobb's Hill Park | 100 Norris Drive | Rochester, NY
Saturday, October 31, 2026
5K @ 9:00am | Kids 1/2 Mile @ 10:00am
A Family-Friendly Halloween-Themed Event
Get those Halloween Costumes Ready! Run or Walk through Cobbs Hill Area! This long-standing Halloween tradition has been a festive family friendly event! The 5K offers a view of the stunning cityscape from one of the highest points of Rochester. The Kids 1/2 Mile (for kids ages 4-12) is an absolute blast running around the fields of Cobbs Hill.
Offering In-Person and Virtual Options
In-Person Entry Includes:
- Long sleeve cotton t-shirt: Must register by Oct 11th to guarantee a shirt. (Additional fee with Kids 1/2 Mile Race)
- Custom Bib Number: Pumpkins in the Park Bib Number
- Timing: RFID timing w/ live online results and text/email notification of your results (must opt in to receive)
- Awards: Overall and Age Group Awards
- Post Race Treats: Enjoy delicious treats after the race
- Course: Fun, scenic USATF Certified 5k course through the Cobbs Hill Neighborhood and the best view of downtown
- Finisher Medal: To all finishers
- Kids Racers: Get a Halloween candy bag at the finish line and a pumpkin (if the pumpkin crops come in well)
Virtual Entry Includes:
- Long sleeve cotton t-shirt: Must register by Oct 11th to guarantee a shirt. (Additional fee with Kids 1/2 Mile Race)
- Online Results: Available for all participants
- Finisher Medal: To all registrants
- Digital Bib: A digital version for virtual participants
- Finishers Certificate: Digital/Printable version
- Shipping: For your shirt/medal (within the US)
- Your Race: Choose your favorite route and run/walk it on your time! Submit your results any time between 9am, October 31 - 11:59pm, November 8.
By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens or any other scenario, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.
For more information, visit the official race page: Pumpkins In The Park.
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