Oktoberfest Pumpkin Run
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About the race
The Oktoberfest Pumpkin Run takes place on 10/11/2026 at Woodward Park - Shinzen Group Activity Area, 7775 N Friant Rd, Fresno, CA 93720. It is the 8th annual running of this event and the 14th race in the CLASSIC Runner of the Year Series, worth 10 points. The event offers multiple race options: - 5k Run Walk - 3.1 miles - 10k Run - 10 kilometers - 2 Mile (Non-Timed) - 2 miles - Virtual Run - 3.1 miles Registration fees and windows listed by event are: - 5k Run Walk: $40; registration opens 10/2/2025 and closes 7/29/2026. - 10k Run: $40; registration opens 10/1/2025 and closes 7/29/2026. - 2 Mile (Non-Timed): $40; registration opens 7/8/2026 and closes 7/29/2026. - Virtual Run: $55; registration opens 10/1/2025 and closes 10/11/2026. The course is decorated with scarecrows and pumpkins. Participants receive a pumpkin to take home.
New this year, cold beer and a Bavarian pretzel are available to celebrate Oktoberfest. Virtual run details: the virtual option is completed on an individual schedule and course, is not eligible for awards, and results are not official or posted. Event shirt and finisher's medal for virtual entrants are mailed automatically within two weeks after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
