Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Baltimore
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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run Baltimore 2026
Gourdy's Pumpkin Run in Baltimore takes place on September 26, 2026 at the Inner Harbor, with start and finish at West Shore Park (401 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21202). The event is a 5K run or walk along the waterfront, with the city skyline and late September foliage visible from the course. The route is described as flat and fast and finishes with a photo opportunity overlooking the water.
Registration includes a lightweight tech hoodie, a finisher medal, a commemorative bib, chip timing, a cup of apple cider, a small pumpkin, and access to an online community for pre-race engagement. The event offers wave options to separate runners, joggers, and walkers; two waves are dedicated to walkers and about one third of participants typically choose to walk. Team registration is available; team members save five dollars each.
Optional additions include the Tough Pumpkin challenge, which supplies a pumpkin to carry on the course and awards an additional Tough Pumpkin medal at the finish. Volunteers are offered a choice of a free race registration or a donation to Girls on the Run plus an exclusive volunteer shirt and beanie. Girls on the Run is the 2026 charity partner. Practical notes mention nearby parking in garages, surface lots, and meters, packet pick-up options the day before or on race morning, and that the official participant guide is posted about one week before race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
