The Great Pumpkin Run: Grand Rapids
About this event
The Great Pumpkin Run is back in Grand Rapids! Continue your favorite Fall tradition at Riverside Park, just north of downtown. Rock 3.1 miles through the scenic park and around the river. Take in the gorgeous foliage before cooling down with apple cider at the finish line!
Raceday details
How to enter
Tickets available until Sat Oct 12 2019
What's included:
- Lightweight 1/4 zip tech hoodie, perfect for fall running
- 2019 Finisher's Medal
- Commemorative bib
- Chip timing with text/email notifications
- Cup of apple cider at the finish line
- Small pumpkin to take home
- Free professional race photos
5K
Run 5km
Virtual 5k
Run 5km
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Route description
Route description
The course will be relatively flat, comprised of city streets, bike paths, and paved trails in and around Riverside Park.
PACKET PICK-UP
There are several convenient options for picking up your race packets. We like to make it easy for our runners to focus on the race, and not have to worry about the logistics of packet pick-up.
Early Packet Pick-up
- Details will be announced later this summer!
Race Day
- Beginning at 7:00 AM race morning, you can head to the park to retrieve your packet!
Mail My Packet
- For a nominal fee, we can mail your packet straight to your door! This option is available until September 28th.
Race day registration (if the event isn't sold out) is $50. Sign up today to guarantee a spot and receive the best price!
We’d love to have you help out on race morning. As our way of saying ‘thank you’ for volunteering, you’ll receive the awesome long-sleeved volunteer shirt, light snacks, and a free race registration. Click here for details, available times, and to sign up to volunteer!
Want to learn more? Click the link below:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MI/GrandRapids/TheGreatPumpkinRunGrandRapids?\_ga=2.161290485.931387617.1561480625-681921203.1560863568
Riverside Park, 2001 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
Get directionsEvent Location
Riverside Park
2001 Monroe Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Parking
Parking is held on the streets surrounding the park. The official Participant Guide will be sent out prior to the event day, which will contain details on parking. Wherever you’re traveling from, we highly encourage carpooling to help reduce traffic on race day. Further, taking a cab or rideshare (i.e. Uber) would be another easy option. Please arrive early in order to avoid congestion!

Patrick MacDonald
Route description
Route description
The course will be relatively flat, comprised of city streets, bike paths, and paved trails in and around Riverside Park.
PACKET PICK-UP
There are several convenient options for picking up your race packets. We like to make it easy for our runners to focus on the race, and not have to worry about the logistics of packet pick-up.
Early Packet Pick-up
- Details will be announced later this summer!
Race Day
- Beginning at 7:00 AM race morning, you can head to the park to retrieve your packet!
Mail My Packet
- For a nominal fee, we can mail your packet straight to your door! This option is available until September 28th.
Race day registration (if the event isn't sold out) is $50. Sign up today to guarantee a spot and receive the best price!
We’d love to have you help out on race morning. As our way of saying ‘thank you’ for volunteering, you’ll receive the awesome long-sleeved volunteer shirt, light snacks, and a free race registration. Click here for details, available times, and to sign up to volunteer!
Want to learn more? Click the link below:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MI/GrandRapids/TheGreatPumpkinRunGrandRapids?\_ga=2.161290485.931387617.1561480625-681921203.1560863568
Riverside Park, 2001 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
Get directionsEvent Location
Riverside Park
2001 Monroe Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Parking
Parking is held on the streets surrounding the park. The official Participant Guide will be sent out prior to the event day, which will contain details on parking. Wherever you’re traveling from, we highly encourage carpooling to help reduce traffic on race day. Further, taking a cab or rideshare (i.e. Uber) would be another easy option. Please arrive early in order to avoid congestion!
