Wear a Halloween costume and join the 2026 Jack-O-Lantern 5K and Kids' Pumpkin Run on October 31. Both races begin and end at Shakopee Community Center, 1255 Fuller Street South. The 5K starts at 9 a.m.; the half-mile Kids' Pumpkin Run follows after the 5K, at approximately 10 a.m., for children 12 and younger. Costumes are encouraged but optional, with prizes for best costumes and the three fastest male and female 5K finishers. Registration is required. The 5K costs $35 from September 26 through October 18, increasing to $40 from October 19 through race day. The kids' run costs $10. Register through Shakopee Parks and Recreation using the 5K code JOL2026 or the children's code JackoKids 26.