Gourdy's Pumpkin Run - Phoenix 5K
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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run : Phoenix 5K
Gourdy's Pumpkin Run in Phoenix is a 5K event scheduled for November 14, 2026, at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. The course begins and ends at the plaza, heads east through the heart of downtown, passes Adams and Jefferson, and loops back toward the Capitol grounds. The organizer describes the route as flat and fast.
Registration is offered in multiple periods with tiered pricing: January 19 to July 12 at $44; July 13 to October 4 at $55; October 5 to November 1 at $60; and November 2 to November 14 at $65. The organizer highlights early registration benefits such as guaranteeing a hoodie size, choosing a preferred wave before availability is limited, and avoiding price increases.
Packet pick-up is available the night before the race or on race morning. Parking is available in nearby garages, surface lots, and meters; the organizer suggests carpooling to reduce traffic. Wave assignments group participants by expected pace; there are specific waves for walkers, including a solo-walker wave and a group-walker wave. About one third of participants typically choose to walk.
Volunteers receive a choice of a free race registration or a donation to Girls on the Run, plus an exclusive volunteer shirt and beanie. The official participant guide will be posted about one week before race day and results will be posted shortly after the race concludes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
