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Pumpkin Run 5K + Festival Logo

Saturday, October 24, 2026 • Juanita Cooke Trail • Fullerton, CA

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Join us for a fall morning on the Juanita Cooke Trail behind the Fullerton Courthouse. Run the 5K with friends, walk it with a stroller, or skip the course entirely and come for the festival.
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Run 5K

Chip-timed with heats based on experience. Halloween costumes encouraged.

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Walk 5K

Strollers, kids, and slow walkers welcome. Same course, no pressure.

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Bike

10 mile and 35 mile courses. Mountain and street bikes welcome!

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Every registration supports free, trauma-informed, after-school programs for Fullerton children through OC United and the Fullerton School District.

SCHEDULE

6:45 AM - 7:45 AM
Registration
7:15 AM
Bikes: Intermediate Road Ride
7:30 AM
Bikes: Fast Road Ride
7:35 AM
Bikes: Easy, Flat 10-mile Road Ride
7:45 AM
Bikes: All Levels, 2-hr Mountain Ride
8:00 AM
Pumpkin Run 5K
9:30 AM
Fullerton School District 5K
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fall Festival

THE PUMPKIN RUN 5K

WHY IT MATTERS

OC United works with kids and families in our local Fullerton neighborhoods, before a hard season becomes a crisis. Every registration supports our trauma-informed, free United Kids & Teens after-school programs for TK-High School.

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FALL FESTIVAL

Run or ride at the Pumpkin Run 5K or just join us for the festival after the race!
We've built this year's Pumpkin Run around our neighbors, local churches and activities, and resources. Interested in hosting a table?
Sponsor the Pumpkin Run
Pumpkin Run 5K group of runners wearing camouflage

FAMILY & COSTUME FRIENDLY

The best part of this morning is showing up with your community for OUR community. Bring your class, your small group, your crew from work, your family and everyone in it.

Group registration and team packet pickup available.
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The Pumpkin Run 5K crowd, vehicles, vendors

TABLE AT THE FESTIVAL

We're inviting local churches, businesses, and organizations who already serve the people of Fullerton to host a space at the festival (including a booth, a game, an activity, or a meal).

Interested in hosting a table? Email info@ocunited.org to get started.
Sponsor the Pumpkin Run
Pumpkin Run 5K volunteers next to Fullerton School District sign up table

TRUNK-OR-TREAT

Families are invited to visit our Trunk-or-Treat after the race, where decorated trunks offer fun games and candy prizes for kids. Costumes are encouraged — come ready to trick-or-treat your way through the festival!
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Pumpkin Run 5K volunteers next to Fullerton School District sign up table

VOLUNTEER TOGETHER

Lend a hand! Course marshals, water station, packet pickup, festival setup, cheer squad. Two hours, and you'll have the best view of the morning.

Email volunteers@ocunited.org to sign up.
Email our Volunteer Team
Pumpkin Run 5K group of runners wearing camouflage

FAMILY & COSTUME FRIENDLY

The best part of this morning is showing up with with your community for OUR community. Bring your class, your small group, your crew from work, your family and everyone in it.

Group registration and team packet pickup available.
Register

TABLE AT THE FESTIVAL

We're inviting local churches, businesses, and organizations who already serve the people of Fullerton to host a space at the festival (including a booth, a game, an activity, or a meal).

Interested in hosting a table? Email info@ocunited.org to get started.
Sponsor the Pumpkin Run
The Pumpkin Run 5K crowd, vehicles, vendors
Pumpkin Run 5K volunteers next to Fullerton School District sign up table

TRUNK-OR-TREAT

Trunk or treat info coming soon!
Email our Volunteer Team

VOLUNTEER TOGETHER

Lend a hand! Course marshals, water station, packet pickup, festival setup, cheer squad. Two hours, and you'll have the best
view of the morning.

Email volunteers@ocunited.org to sign up.
Email our Volunteer Team
Pumpkin Run 5K volunteers next to Fullerton School District sign up table

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