The Alhambra Pumpkin Run starts at 7:50 AM, so plan your travel and accommodation accordingly if you're coming from out of town. The race takes place on October 25, 2026, in Alhambra, California, with the venue at 132 W. Main Street. Runners can choose between three distances: a 10K, 5K, or 1K option, giving you flexibility depending on your fitness level and goals. Entry fees range from $40 to $80. If you're staying overnight, book a hotel within reasonable driving distance to the Main Street location so you can arrive with time to spare before the early morning start.
From the Race Organizer
Join us on Sunday, October 25th for our 13th Annual Alhambra Pumpkin Run and Halloween Festival in Downtown Alhambra! Proceeds benefit the Alhambra Educational Foundation! Our mission is to provide a fun, family environment to promote physical fitness, health and give back to our community with a fun event that brings you costumes, music and entertainment. HOW TO RUN WITH US? STEP #1: SIGN UP! - Register online early! We will be selling out and selling a capped number of runners this year. STEP #2: PICK UP! - Pick up your runner’s packet on Saturday, October 24th: 9am - 1pm at The Granada STEP #3: SHOW UP! - Show up on Sunday, October 25th to run or walk with us in your run gear, Halloween costume, or your Pumpkin Run t-shirt! RUNNERS RECEIVE: Commemorative 2026 Pumpkin Run t-shirt Commemorative 2026 Pumpkin Run custom finisher’s medal received after crossing the finish line Commemorative 2026 Pumpkin Run runner's bib with timing chip Commemorative 2026 sponsored tote bag for 10K, 5K and 1K finishers Chip timing (excluding 1K runners) for accurate run time results received after the 10K and 5K 1 Free Beer sponsored by Ohana Brewery for runners 21+ OR 1 Free non-alcoholic drink sponsored by Alhambra Educational Foundation for runners under 21 years of age located next to the Beer Garden tent across from the main stage. Prizes for fastest runners to be determined. Free photos from our photographers that will be posted on our Facebook page after the event. Free goodies and giveaways at the finish line and festival hosted by proud sponsors. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS : Free and fun outdoor festival for the entire family! Live entertainment including a band, dance performances and DJ! Certified Alhambra Farmers Market! AEF Hallowscream Kids Costume Contest at 11:00am! Kids Zone including pumpkin patch, carnival games, and more! Beer Garden and bar hosted by Alhambra Education Foundation and sponsored by Ohana Brewery! Proceeds benefit the Alhambra Educational Foundation. AGE REQUIREMENTS: 10K AGES: Children 6 years and up may run/walk the 10K as paid participants. All children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult for the entire duration of the race for safety. All participants need a bib/registration to enter the 10K and run the route. Children 5 years and younger are free to run/walk or be pushed in strollers for free. There is no registration needed for children 0 to 5 years. 5K AGES: Children 6 years and up may run/walk the 5K as paid participants. All children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult for the entire duration of the race for safety. All participants need a bib/registration to enter the 5K and run the route. Children 5 years and younger are free to run/walk or be pushed in strollers for free. There is no registration needed for children 0 to 5 years. 1K AGES: Our 1K Kids race begins with a fun warm up of exercises and quick dances led by our fun Master of Ceremonies before this race begins. A 1K is 0.62 miles. Parents/Guardians may run behind their runner during the run. *All parents and runners must wait behind the barricades until it is their assigned group time. Group #1: Age 6 Group #2: Age 7 Group #3: Ages 8 Group #4: Ages 9 & 10 KIDDIE FUN RUN AGES: The Kiddie Fun Run is back! Our Kiddie Fun Run begins with a fun warm up of exercises and quick dances led by our fun Master of Ceremonies before the race begins. This route will be a 1/2 K (roughly a quarter mile). Parents/Guardians may run behind their runner during the run. *All parents and runners must wait behind the barricades until it is their assigned group time. Group #1: Age 4 Group #2: Age 5 PLEASE NOTE : Age divisions for the 1K and Kiddie Fun Run are subject to change depending on registration participation. For the safety of the children, some divisions may be divided up into smaller groups. Updated age divisions are subject to change. Final determination will be made by the race director and posted on our social media pages before the race. RUN ROUTES: 10K ROUTE: Our 10K route is two loops of our 5K route. You get to see our beautiful Alhambra community twice. How lucky are you? Upon making the 1st loop around and beginning the 2nd loop, DO NOT RUN OVER THE TIMING MAT. Running over it will stop your time and we want to make sure your run time counts. Make sure you enter the barricaded lane to the right of the inflatable archway and keep running. 5K ROUTE: Our 5K route begins on Main Street facing west. Runners travel west on Main Street to 6th Street and turn right and loop back on Main Street facing east. When runners hit Garfield, they will turn left onto Garfield traveling north as they pass the Renaissance Theater corner. Runners then loop right and travel back to Main Street as they pass a DJ on the Renaissance Theater corner by Applebees’s and turn left onto Main Street and travel east down to El Molino Ave and then make a U-turn back around to face west on Main Street. Runners travel west b
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When is Alhambra Pumpkin Run 2026 2026 — Alhambra, CA?
Alhambra Pumpkin Run 2026 2026 — Alhambra, CA takes place on October 25, 2026. The race is held in Alhambra, California.
Where is Alhambra Pumpkin Run 2026 2026 — Alhambra, CA held?
Alhambra Pumpkin Run 2026 2026 — Alhambra, CA is held at 132 W. Main Street in Alhambra, California.
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