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Pumpkins In The Park 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile

Rochester, New York4,064 spots
Entry from
$14
Days to go
25

At a glance

Date
Oct 31 – Nov 3, 2026
Location
Rochester, New York
Distances
5K
Registration
Registration open until Oct 30, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site
yellowjacketracing.com
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RunSignUp
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

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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 option

In-Person Entry Includes:

Long sleeve cotton t-shirt with 5K entry - Must register by Oct 11th to guarantee a shirt. (Additional fee with Kids 1/2 Mile Race)

Custom Pumpkins in the Park Bib Number

RFID timing w/ live online results and text/email notification of your results (must opt in to receive)

Overall and Age Group Awards

Post Race Treats

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 with 5K entry  - Must register by Oct 11th to guarantee a shirt. (Additional fee with Kids 1/2 Mile Race)

Online Results

Finisher medal to all registrants

Digital Bib

Digital/Printable Finishers Certificate

Shipping for your shirt/medal (within the US)

*The virtual is 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.

Key dates

Registration opens

Apr 15, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Aug 6, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Oct 18, 2026

12d

Tier 2 ends

Oct 18, 2026

12d

Standard ends

Oct 26, 2026

20d

Registration closes

Oct 30, 2026

24d

Tier 3 ends

Oct 30, 2026

24d

Tier 2 ends

Oct 30, 2026

24d

Race day

Oct 31, 2026

25d

Pricing

5k (In-Person)

Tier 2, then $40 from Oct 19, 2026

$35

Virtual 5K

Standard, until Oct 26, 2026

$30

Kids 1/2 Mile (In-Person)

Tier 1, then $17 from Oct 19, 2026

$14

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