The Great Masked Pumpkin Race with Drug Demand Reduction
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 11:30AM MDT
- Location Billings, Montana
- Price $27.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun at The Great Masked Pumpkin Race on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in the beautiful Riverfront Park, Billings, Yellowstone! This exciting event combines a festive atmosphere with a meaningful cause, as it supports the Young Marines' Drug Demand Reduction initiative. Participants can choose from three race distances: a 1-mile, 2-mile, or 3-mile course, all while showcasing their creativity with costumes.
As you race, you'll pick out your very own pumpkin to carry back to the finish line, adding a playful twist to the competition! With limited spots available for 350 racers, be sure to register early and enjoy the chance to win fantastic door prizes and GMPR swag. After crossing the finish line, warm up with complimentary coffee or hot chocolate and celebrate community spirit while honoring local troops. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage in a family-friendly event that promotes health, wellness, and a drug-free lifestyle!
As you race, you'll pick out your very own pumpkin to carry back to the finish line, adding a playful twist to the competition! With limited spots available for 350 racers, be sure to register early and enjoy the chance to win fantastic door prizes and GMPR swag. After crossing the finish line, warm up with complimentary coffee or hot chocolate and celebrate community spirit while honoring local troops. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage in a family-friendly event that promotes health, wellness, and a drug-free lifestyle!
Organiser's Description
BILLINGS BEST PUMPKIN RACE
DRESS UP AND RUN/WALK FOR YOUR PUMPKIN WHILE SHOWING SUPPORT FOR YOUR LOCAL TROOPS!
HEY RACERS! 406 RACE SERIES IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH THE YOUNG MARINES THIS YEAR AND THEIR DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION. THIS IS ONE OF THE PRIMARY NATIONWIDE EVENTS THAT THE YOUNG MARINES PARTICIPATES IN. THEIR RED RIBBON WEEK IS THE LAST WEEK OF OCTOBER, RIGHT AFTER OUR RACE. THIS REPRESENTS A NATIONAL ANTI-DRUG EFFORT AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN OBSERVED ANNUALLY TO COMMEMORATE "KIKIK" CAMARENA, A MARINE WHOSE WORK WAS PIVOTABLE AGAINST TRAFFICKERS BRINGING ILLEGAL DRUGS INTO THE UNITES STATES. LEARN MORE ON THE YOUNG MARINES WEBSITE AND STOP BY THEIR BOOTH ON RACE DAY TO SEE EVERYTHING THIS AMAZING GROUP IS DOING FOR BOTH OUR YOUTH AND THE COMMUNITY.
"DON'T LET DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TURN YOU IN TO A PUMPKIN HEAD"
RACE DETAILS REMAIN THE SAME AS BEFORE!
Race Venue: Riverfront Park [https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.7834496,-108.5046784/address+of+riverfront+park/@45.7624296,-108.5531314,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x53486365664cd2c3:0xa9184b0e7df40bf0!2m2!1d-108.5339917!2d45.7416544?entry=ttu] - RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE IF RACE IS NOT SOLD OUT. (Limited to 350 Racers)
Here's How It Works
1. Register for the 1Mile, 2Mile or 3Mile Course
2. Pick out your PUMPKIN at a quarter of mile from finish line (1 per registered participant) and bring back to the finish line!
3. Yes, you get to keep the pumpkin!
4. A TON OF DOOR PRIZES! FUN!
PACKET-PICKUP WILL BE HELD ON RACE DAY
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Riverfront Park, Billings MT.
8001 SOUTH BILLINGS BLVD.
RACE TIMES
3 MILE - 11:30 AM
2 MILE - 11:40 AM
1 MILE - 11:45 AM
COSTUMES, COSTUMES & MORE COSTUMES!!
WE WILL BE AWARDING PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUMES - INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILY.
AS THIS IS A PUBLIC EVENT, WE KINDLY REQUEST THAT NO WEAPONS, WHETHER REAL OR IMITATION, BE PERMITTED DURING THE RACE. THIS INCLUDES ITEMS SUCH AS FIREARMS, KNIVES, PITCHFORKS, ROPES AND SIMILAR OBJECTS.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* (1) PUMPKIN PER REGISTRATION
* RACE ENTRY
* COFFEE/HOT CHOCOLATE AFTER THE RACE
* GMPR SWAG
* ENTRY IN TO ALL OF OUR AMAZING GIVEAWAYS
*Children 5 and under are free. No registration is needed for young children.
DRESS UP AND RUN/WALK FOR YOUR PUMPKIN WHILE SHOWING SUPPORT FOR YOUR LOCAL TROOPS!
HEY RACERS! 406 RACE SERIES IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH THE YOUNG MARINES THIS YEAR AND THEIR DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION. THIS IS ONE OF THE PRIMARY NATIONWIDE EVENTS THAT THE YOUNG MARINES PARTICIPATES IN. THEIR RED RIBBON WEEK IS THE LAST WEEK OF OCTOBER, RIGHT AFTER OUR RACE. THIS REPRESENTS A NATIONAL ANTI-DRUG EFFORT AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN OBSERVED ANNUALLY TO COMMEMORATE "KIKIK" CAMARENA, A MARINE WHOSE WORK WAS PIVOTABLE AGAINST TRAFFICKERS BRINGING ILLEGAL DRUGS INTO THE UNITES STATES. LEARN MORE ON THE YOUNG MARINES WEBSITE AND STOP BY THEIR BOOTH ON RACE DAY TO SEE EVERYTHING THIS AMAZING GROUP IS DOING FOR BOTH OUR YOUTH AND THE COMMUNITY.
"DON'T LET DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TURN YOU IN TO A PUMPKIN HEAD"
RACE DETAILS REMAIN THE SAME AS BEFORE!
Race Venue: Riverfront Park [https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.7834496,-108.5046784/address+of+riverfront+park/@45.7624296,-108.5531314,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x53486365664cd2c3:0xa9184b0e7df40bf0!2m2!1d-108.5339917!2d45.7416544?entry=ttu] - RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE IF RACE IS NOT SOLD OUT. (Limited to 350 Racers)
Here's How It Works
1. Register for the 1Mile, 2Mile or 3Mile Course
2. Pick out your PUMPKIN at a quarter of mile from finish line (1 per registered participant) and bring back to the finish line!
3. Yes, you get to keep the pumpkin!
4. A TON OF DOOR PRIZES! FUN!
PACKET-PICKUP WILL BE HELD ON RACE DAY
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Riverfront Park, Billings MT.
8001 SOUTH BILLINGS BLVD.
RACE TIMES
3 MILE - 11:30 AM
2 MILE - 11:40 AM
1 MILE - 11:45 AM
COSTUMES, COSTUMES & MORE COSTUMES!!
WE WILL BE AWARDING PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUMES - INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILY.
AS THIS IS A PUBLIC EVENT, WE KINDLY REQUEST THAT NO WEAPONS, WHETHER REAL OR IMITATION, BE PERMITTED DURING THE RACE. THIS INCLUDES ITEMS SUCH AS FIREARMS, KNIVES, PITCHFORKS, ROPES AND SIMILAR OBJECTS.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* (1) PUMPKIN PER REGISTRATION
* RACE ENTRY
* COFFEE/HOT CHOCOLATE AFTER THE RACE
* GMPR SWAG
* ENTRY IN TO ALL OF OUR AMAZING GIVEAWAYS
*Children 5 and under are free. No registration is needed for young children.
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