Name: 2026 Great Pumpkin 5K
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

Join us for our newest event! We are excited to partner with the Center Street Giant Pumpkin Festival for the Great Pumpkin 5K fun run celebrating the harvest season! Plus the first race in our Holiday Racing Series. After the race spend some time visiting the more than 150 vendors at the festival.Two divisions to choose from: "Great Pumpkin 5K" or "Haul a Pumpkin 5K"What's "Haul a Pumpkin!"?The very essence of the Great Pumpkin 5K. Looking for an extra challenge and a lot more fun? Competitors in this division will haul a pumpkin along the 5k course. Pumpkins provided by us at check-in.Great Pumpkin 5K Registration Includes-Entry to the Great Pumpkin 5K Fun Run-SWAG Bag-Official Race BIB-Raffle Entry-This is a fun Run, there will not be official finisher timesThis calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

2026 Great Pumpkin 5K

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