Pumpkins In The Park 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
- Date Sat 31st October 2026 - Tue 3rd November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Rochester, New York
- Price $19.02 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular experience at the Pumpkins In The Park 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile, taking place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the beautiful Cobbs Hill Park in Rochester, Monroe. This family-friendly Halloween-themed event is the perfect way to celebrate the season while getting active! The 5K race kicks off at 9:00 AM, offering participants a scenic course through the Cobbs Hill area with breathtaking views of downtown Rochester. For the little ones aged 4-12, the Kids 1/2 Mile race starts at 10:00 AM, where they can enjoy running through the park and receive a fun Halloween candy bag and a pumpkin at the finish line, depending on crop availability.
This year, there’s an exciting new registration option! A limited number of no-frills benefit 5K slots are available, allowing participants to enjoy the race while supporting a great cause, with $10 of the registration fee going to UR Medicine Hospice. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a cherished local tradition filled with fun, fitness, and festive spirit. Whether you choose to join in person or opt for the virtual race, you’re guaranteed an
This year, there’s an exciting new registration option! A limited number of no-frills benefit 5K slots are available, allowing participants to enjoy the race while supporting a great cause, with $10 of the registration fee going to UR Medicine Hospice. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a cherished local tradition filled with fun, fitness, and festive spirit. Whether you choose to join in person or opt for the virtual race, you’re guaranteed an
Organiser's Description
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
NEW REGISTRATION OPTION - A LIMITED NUMBER OF NO-FRILLS BENEFIT 5K SLOTS AVAILABLE UNTIL SOLD OUT
WITH THE RACE SELLING OUT SO EARLY THIS YEAR, WE ARE OPENING UP A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPECIAL BENEFIT SLOTS WHEREBY YOU STILL GET A GREAT 5K & POST RACE FOOD, BUT YOU DO NOT GET A MEDAL NOR SHIRT. TEN DOLLARS OF THIS REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE DONATED TO THE UR MEDICINE HOSPICE 5K: FLEET FEET -TEAM CLAIRE. IF ANY MEDALS ARE NOT CLAIMED AFTER THE RACE WE WILL HAND OUT FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
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._
COBB'S HILL PARK | 100 NORRIS DRIVE | ROCHESTER, NY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2026
5K @ 9:00AM | KIDS 1/2 MILE @ 10:00AM
NEW REGISTRATION OPTION - A LIMITED NUMBER OF NO-FRILLS BENEFIT 5K SLOTS AVAILABLE UNTIL SOLD OUT
WITH THE RACE SELLING OUT SO EARLY THIS YEAR, WE ARE OPENING UP A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPECIAL BENEFIT SLOTS WHEREBY YOU STILL GET A GREAT 5K & POST RACE FOOD, BUT YOU DO NOT GET A MEDAL NOR SHIRT. TEN DOLLARS OF THIS REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE DONATED TO THE UR MEDICINE HOSPICE 5K: FLEET FEET -TEAM CLAIRE. IF ANY MEDALS ARE NOT CLAIMED AFTER THE RACE WE WILL HAND OUT FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
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._
Races
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5k (In-Person)
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Premium Blend Long Sleeve T-Shirt (Unisex Sizes)
Sat 31st October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Premium Blend Long Sleeve T-Shirt (Unisex Sizes)
$32.80
CLOSED -
Kids 1/2 Mile (In-Person)
Incl. $2.02 Fee & Long Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt (Unisex Sizing)
Sat 31st October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$19.02
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5k - No Frills Benefit 5k Spot
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 31st October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
No Shirt No Medal $10.00 of each entry donated to Fleet Feet - Team Claire at the UR Medicine Hospice 5k
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