Great Pumpkin Run
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Great Pumpkin Run
The Great Pumpkin Run is the 48th annual running event organized by Senior Coastsiders in Half Moon Bay. The in-person event takes place on October 18, 2026 and follows sections of the Coastal Trail that overlook the Pacific Ocean. All proceeds benefit Senior Coastsiders, a local nonprofit that supports aging residents on the coast.
The event offers multiple distance options and includes both in-person and virtual formats. Virtual events run through October 18, 2026 for participants who cannot attend in person.
Distances offered:
- Kid's Fun Run
- 5K run and walk
- 10K run and walk
- Half Marathon run and walk (3.5 hour time limit)
The start and finish are listed at Hatch Elementary School, 490 Miramontes Ave, Half Moon Bay. The race is presented as part of the Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival activities and is described as an established local tradition with youth and adult participation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
