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Pumpkins In The Park 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
Rochester, NY | Saturday, October 31, 2026KidsOpens Apr 15Fun / Novelty
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 ref
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
5K Finisher Medal & Bibs
Participant Giveaway
5K: Premium Blend Long Sleeve T-Shirt (Unisex Sizes)
3.1 Miles: Premium Blend Long Sleeve T-Shirt (Unisex Sizes)
0.5 Miles: Long sleeve cotton t-shirt (unisex sizing)
Registration & Pricing
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Apr 15 | Aug 6 |
| $35.00 | Aug 7 | Oct 18 | |
| $40.00 | Oct 19 | Oct 30 | |
| 3.1 Miles | $30.00 | Apr 15 | Oct 26 |
| 0.5 Miles | $14.00 | Apr 15 | Oct 18 |
| $17.00 | Oct 19 | Oct 30 |
Packet Pickup Info
Past Results
1 Mile
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 8:50 | 7:30 |
| 2017 | 66 | 9:32 | 6:49 |
| 2016 | 27 | 10:34 | 7:16 |
2 Miles
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 43 | 5:59 | 4:50 |
| 2017 | 51 | 5:12 | 3:16 |
5K
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