The Great Masked Pumpkin Race

United States flag Billings, Montana, United States

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Date 16 Oct, 2027
Races 7 distances
Entry fee $5.00 – $35.00
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The Great Masked Pumpkin Race

About the event

Billings Best Pumpkin Run

Race Venue: Riverfront Park - RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE IF RACE IS NOT SOLD OUT. (Limited to 320 Racers*)
Here's How It Works
1. Register for the 1Mile, 2Mile or 3Mile Course
2. Pick out your PUMPKIN at a quarter mile from the finish line (1 per registered participant)
3. Yes, you get to keep the pumpkin!
4. Yes, you can use a wagon, stroller, or a really strong friend 💪 to help carry your pumpkin.

*This race is not officially timed!

Dogs are welcome at this event! We want to keep this a fun, safe, and family-friendly experience for everyone, including our four-legged friends. If you choose to bring a dog, you are fully responsible for your pet’s behavior and any injury, damage, or disruption caused by your dog. Please keep your dog on a leash at all times, maintain control of your pet, and promptly clean up after them. By bringing your dog, you acknowledge and accept responsibility for its actions. Please be respectful of other participants, children, and fellow dogs so everyone can enjoy the event. Let’s keep this event welcoming for all—please don’t be the reason we can’t welcome dogs back!

PACKET-PICKUP WILL BE HELD ON RACE DAY
Time: 10:00am - 11:15am
Location: Riverfront Park, Billings MT.
8001 SOUTH BILLINGS BLVD.

RACE TIMES
3 MILE - 11:30 AM
2 MILE - 11:40 AM
1 MILE - 11:45 AM 

Costumes, Costumes & More Costumes!! 

We will be awarding prizes for best costumes - individuals and family. 

As this is a public event, we kindly request that no weapons, whether real or imitation, be permitted during the race. This includes items such as firearms, knives, pitchforks, ropes and similar objects. 

Registration includes:

  • (1) Pumpkin Per Registration
  • Race Entry
  • GMPR Swag (not guaranteed after 10/10)
  • Entry in to all of our amazing giveaways

*Children 5 and under are free. No registration is needed for young children. $5 if they want a pumpkin.

*Discounts for runners 6-13. 

 

Huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsors: Meadowlark Tree Service and Two Men & A Truck!

Races offered

16Oct

3 Mile

Running

Distance
4.8K
Start time
11:30
Entry fee
$35.00
16Oct

3 Mile 13 & Under

Running

Distance
4.8K
Start time
11:30
Entry fee
$25.00
16Oct

Just a Pumpkin (For ages 0-5)

Running

Distance
Just a Pumpkin (For ages 0-5)
Start time
11:30
Entry fee
$5.00
16Oct

2 Mile

Running

Distance
3.2K
Start time
11:40
Entry fee
$35.00
16Oct

2 Mile 13 & Under

Running

Distance
3.2K
Start time
11:40
Entry fee
$25.00
16Oct

1 Mile

Running

Distance
1.6K
Start time
11:45
Entry fee
$35.00
16Oct

1 Mile 13 & Under

Running

Distance
1.6K
Start time
11:45
Entry fee
$25.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for October in Billings.

Temperature4.5° / 16.9°
Feels like0.8° / 13.0°
Sunshine hours8h 13m
Rainfall1.3 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind9.8 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity57.4%
Max UV indexLow (2.8)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:32
Sunset18:25

About Billings

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Billings is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Montana, and the 253rd most populous city in the United States. The population was 117,116 at the 2020 census, while the Billings metropolitan area has an estimated 193,000 people. Located in the south-central portion of the state, it is the county seat of Yellowstone County. Billings is the trade and distribution center for much of Montana east of the Continental Divide and has one of the largest trade areas in the United States. It is also the largest retail destination for much of the same area. The Billings Chamber of Commerce claims the area of commerce covers more than 125,000 square miles (320,000 km2).

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