In 30 days · Sat, Oct 10, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Where
501 Church Street, Columbia LA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
63–82°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
57–81°F
dry
2024
59–83°F
dry
2023
62–85°F
dry
2022
60–82°F
dry
2021
68–87°F
dry
2020
66–81°F
rain
2019
68–91°F
dry
2018
69–83°F
rain
2017
72–89°F
dry
2016
61–86°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: The Great Pumpkin 5K
- Date: 2026-10-10
- Location: 501 Church Street, Columbia, LA
- URL: Register Here
Race Details
- Host: Columbia Methodist Church
- Season: October, when all of the pumpkins are out and about
- Course: The race goes through the historic downtown Columbia
- Proceeds: All proceeds go towards the Columbia Methodist youth group and the Columbia Methodist food pantry, which feeds over 60 families a month.
Course map
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