OC United 2026 Pumpkin Run and Ride 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 7:15 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Fullerton, California
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour de Fullerton - INTERMEDIATE (35 mile road bike ride) | Bike RideBike 35 mi | Oct 24, 20267:15 AM | $40 | – |
| Tour de Fullerton - EASY (10 + optional 6 mile road bike ride) | Bike RideBike 6 mi | Oct 24, 20267:30 AM | $40 | – |
| Tour de Fullerton - FAST (35 mile road bike ride) | Bike RideBike 35 mi | Oct 24, 20267:30 AM | $40 | – |
| Tour de Fullerton - Mountain Bikes (On Fullerton Loop) | Mountain Bike | Oct 24, 20267:45 AM | $40 | – |
| Pumpkin Run/Walk 5K (General Public) | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Pumpkin Run 5K - FSD Students, Families & Staff | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:30 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Tour de Fullerton - INTERMEDIATE (35 mile road bike ride) and Tour de Fullerton - EASY (10 + optional 6 mile road bike ride) and Tour de Fullerton - FAST (35 mile road bike ride): $40 until Oct 24.
- Tour de Fullerton - Mountain Bikes (On Fullerton Loop): $40 until Oct 25.
- Pumpkin Run/Walk 5K (General Public): $35 until Oct 1, then $40 until Oct 24.
- Pumpkin Run 5K - FSD Students, Families & Staff: $25 until Oct 25.
Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 22 percent below a typical 5K in California, which costs $45 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the Tour de Fullerton - INTERMEDIATE (35 mile road bike ride) starts at 7:15 AM. The start sits about 250 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1275 N Berkeley Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
- Directions to the start
- Course map on Ride with GPS
- Course map on Ride with GPS
- Course map on Ride with GPS
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Pumpkin Run 5K - FSD Students, Families & Staff
Pumpkin Run/Walk 5K (General Public)
Aggregated from official results (Alliance Race Timing) for OC United 2026 Pumpkin Run and Ride. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at OC United 2026 Pumpkin Run and Ride?
At the 2025 Pumpkin Run 5K - FSD Students, Families & Staff, the fastest tenth finished in 31:13 or better, the top quarter in 38:20, and half the field in 50:56; the last tenth came in after 1:10:00.
At the 2025 Pumpkin Run/Walk 5K (General Public), the fastest tenth finished in 25:26 or better, the top quarter in 30:36, and half the field in 37:32; the last tenth came in after 58:32.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:02 | 20:57 |
| 20-29 | 35:28 | 34:42 |
| 30-39 | 38:20 | 28:15 |
| 40-49 | 29:51 | 28:01 |
| 50-59 | 36:03 | 28:01 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 19 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
OC United 2026 Pumpkin Run and Ride 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 560 to 461 finishers, and the median time rose from 49:33 to 50:56.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 461 (+1%) | 50:56 | under 31:13 | 19:57 |
| 2024 | 457 (-25%) | 49:06 | under 31:02 | 20:15 |
| 2023 | 611 (-1%) | 50:10 | under 30:29 | 18:52 |
| 2022 | 620 (+11%) | 49:33 | under 29:23 | 20:57 |
| 2021 | 560 | 49:33 | under 30:18 | 19:25 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 38:20, against 31:42 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 21 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 3% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 88°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1275 N Berkeley Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 250 feet
- Included with entry
- Tri-Blend Athletic T-shirt; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Mountain Bike, Bike Ride, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Oct 29, 2022), 2021 (Oct 30, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is OC United 2026 Pumpkin Run and Ride?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 7:15 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $35, entry is about 22 percent below a typical 5K in California, which costs $45 right now.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Mountain Bike, Bike Ride, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 461 athletes finished the Pumpkin Run 5K - FSD Students, Families & Staff; the median finish was 50:56 and the winner finished in 19:57.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 38:20, against 31:42 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 21 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1275 N Berkeley Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Bike Rides begin at 7:15 AM (Check-in starts at 6:45)
*Early Check-In For INTERMEDIATE riders will be Friday, Oct 23rd from 7AM to 6 PM at OC United, 436 W. Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton CA 92832. Early Check-In is highly encouraged due to time constraints.
General Public Run at 8:00 AM (Check-in starts at 7:00)
*Early Check-In For GENERAL PUBLIC racers (not Fullerton School District racers) will be Friday, Oct 23rd from 7AM to 6 PM at OC United, 436 W. Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton CA 92832.
Fullerton School District Run is at 9:30 AM! (Check-in starts at 8:30 AM)