LECOM Costume Caper 5k Family Fun Run/Walk
About this race
Last Day to guarantee your shirt size is Sept 27th. After that first come first to get the shirts !!
Register NOW for the LECOM Costume Caper 5K Family Fun Run/Walk... Part of the famous Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival!
Proceeds support deserving medical students training to brave the front-lines everywhere.
Young and old…avid racers or exercise trotters, or just plain scenic strollers…and where all participants are encouraged to disguise themselves in their favorite Halloween-themed getups! Why? Because fantastic giveaways await clever, cute and cool costume wearers: scariest, funniest and most original. Shy about donning a costume? We understand…everyone’s a winner really, so take comfort knowing each participant receives medals and some cool race bling regardless.
All participants receive the unique "Jumbo Jack" pumpkin medal and other cool swag...separate category awards too for those who come in costume and disguise...So Don't Wait!
Race will be timed by Miles of Smiles Timing complete with a disposable chip on the bib number.
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LECOM Costume Caper 5k Family Fun Run/Walk
Run or Walk
Current LECOM Students/Employees & Alumni ONLY
Run or Walk for LECOM students or Alumni discount
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Pittsburgh, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:33 AM and sets at 6:37 PM local time (EDT) in Pittsburgh on October 17, 2026 — 11h 03m of daylight.
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