Seattle, WA
For the runner who believes all seasons should be pumpkin season.
About the race
The most basic race you have ever attended.
This race is perfect for the runner who believes all seasons should be pumpkin season. Frolic through the leaves of scenic Seward Park, with a pumpkin spice twist. Choose from the 1 mile pumpkin speed dash, the 5K or the 10K, and we will also have a Kid’s Race for our littlest pumpkins.
Need some extra spice? Pick a pumpkin from our Orca Pumpkin Patch and run with it! Finish to a festive fall finish line celebration and a fresh Pumpkin Spice Latte or other fall drink, included with your registration. This will be the most basic race you have ever attended, and we can’t wait!
New for 2026: a big pumpkin festival runs during the event, with games, face painting and more. We are also adding a .25 mile stroller dash, and a shirt is now included with your race entry for the 10K, 5K and 1 Mile.
The Course
A short dash for our littlest pumpkins.
.25 miles to find the fastest baby. Don’t forget to decorate your stroller!
How fast can you run a mile with your pumpkin!?
A beautiful scenic fall loop through Seward Park. You will warm up with a hill into the park and frolic through the forest, full of fall foliage and crunching leaves, then head back along the dreamy lake on flat, paved path.
Two beautiful scenic fall loops through Seward Park — the 5K course, run twice. Each loop climbs the hill into the forest and returns along the flat, paved path beside Lake Washington.
All Orca races are cupless — bring a handheld or grab a small reusable folding cup at the start.
Entry
Pre-race — time to be confirmed — Road Runner Sports, 7020 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Race morning, from 8:00am
Aid stations are typically located every 2–3 miles and are stocked with Clif and GU gels and Tailwind Endurance Fuel. Specific locations are posted on the race website closer to race day.
Free gear check is available at the Pumpkin Spice Run. In an effort to reduce waste we do not provide drop bags, so please bring your own bag. We will have identification tags for you to use, and bags can be collected at the race finish.
Overall awards go to the top 3 men, women and non-binary runners based on gun time rather than chip time, so start near the front. We also give out age group awards in 5-year increments. Awards are not mailed after the race and must be picked up on the day.
The course closes at 12:00 PM
Carpooling is highly recommended. There are about 200 parking spots in the Upper Loop of Seward Park, as well as ample parallel parking, and there is plenty of on-street parking around the park within walking distance. Plan for a short walk to the start, which is located on the south side of the park.
Where your entry goes
Safe Crossings Foundation is a leader in funding services that help grieving children throughout the Puget Sound region. Their vision is that all grieving children receive the emotional support they need to heal and thrive after the loss of a loved one.
Every child deserves to know they're not alone. Seattle Angels walks alongside children, youth and families in the foster care community, offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building and mentorship.
Good to Know
The fine print
We have a clear set of policies that we uniformly follow for all races. Entries are not refundable, but you can defer your entry, transfer it to another race, or transfer it to another participant. You can review our full set of policies here.
There are no higher stakes than being kind to the earth; we care deeply about keeping our planet viable for the next generation. To that end, we organize our events with an eye towards minimizing our impact on the planet. Read more here.
Orca Running want to make sure that everyone feels welcome and safe at our running events and in our community. We have a non-binary registration option and a non-binary category for overall awards. If you have a suggestion or idea for how we can improve our events in this regard, please let us know!
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