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Great American Pumpkin Race

Sun November 1, 2026
Plano, TX 75074 US Directions

Events

Kid's Dash

Price: $0
Time: 7:50AM CST 8:00AM CST
Registration ends November 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

10K

Price: $42
Time: 8:00AM CST 10:45AM CST
Price increases after April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

5K

Price: $35
Time: 8:05AM CST 10:45AM CST
Price increases after April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

1 Mile

Price: $18
Time: 8:05AM CST 10:45AM CST
Price increases after April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Virtual Option

Price: $40
Registration ends November 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Place

Red Tail Pavilion
2801 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.
Plano, TX US 75074

Description

It's Fall, Y'all! Join us for our 1st Annual GREAT AMERICAN PUMPKIN RACE!! Choose between our 5K, 10K, & 1 Mile Options. Finishers receive a CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL! If you place top four in your age group, you will receive an ADDITIONAL AWARD!

Registration Includes:

     - Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K | 10K | 1M ONLY)  **REGISTER EARLY TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE**

     - Custom Finisher Medal (5K | 10K | 1M ONLY)

     - Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K | 10K  ONLY)

Age groups will be awarded four deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+.

Awards will also be given to our Male & Female Overall Winners, Male & Female Masters Winners (40+), and Male & Female Grand Masters Winners (60+)!

**AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.**

**FREE** Kid's Dash

If your littles are excited to join in the experience, but aren't quite ready to tackle a full 5K, we highly recommend on KID'S DASH! This is a short 100–200-meter sprint prior to the start of the race to give our little ones the opportunity to experience the racing environment without the pressure of a seemingly long, endless course. Dashers run for FREE but can still purchase a t-shirt and a finisher medal as an add-on.

**NEW** 1 Mile Option

Run Different is adding a brand new 1 MILE OPTION to all of our 2026 events! This is perfect for those who are just dipping their toes into the racing experience as well as friends, families, and social group that just want to go for a nice stroll. Our milers will still receive finisher medals and participation shirts; however, this will be an untimed event with no age group awards.

**NEW** Virtual Option

Our 2026 events will now be offering a VIRTUAL RACE OPTION! Select the virtual option when registering and we will ship your shirt and medal directly to you the week of the race!

Volunteers

Do you want to be a part of our Race-Day team with no long-term commitment? Do you want the oppurtunity to earn free race entries and not have to burn through your budget? Then volunteering is right for you! You pick whichever task best suits you, spend a couple hours performing that task, and BOOM! You're done! As a thank you, we will send you a code for a FREE RACE! It's that easy!

Race Day Schedule

Check-In: 6:30AM - 8:00AM (RACE DAY ONLY)

National Anthem & Announcements: 7:45AM

Kids Dash: 7:50AM

10K Start: 8:00AM

5K Start: 8:05AM

1M Start: 8:05AM

Awards Ceremony: 9:00AM

Course Closes: 9:45AM

**AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.**

Participation T-Shirt

Finisher Medals

Overall Awards

Age Group Awards

Run for a Purpose

    Run Different is all about giving back! In doing so, we have multiple charities that we support throughout the year. Donate to one or all of the charities below and help us to make a difference in our world!

 

Encounter Church (Fate):

    We believe strongly in sharing the Gospel of Jesus and doing our part to reach the lost and point them to Jesus. Encounter Church - Fate is the home church of Run Different and we are honored to donate 10% of all profits and 100% of all donations to this church and they're amazing cause.

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