October 25th, 2026 @ 4 PM

Point Loma Pumpkin Race

Varona St and Liggett Dr

Next to Point Loma Park

a neighborhood tradition bringing friends, families, and a little friendly competition together for an afternoon of downhill racing. build your own pumpkin racer, send it flying down the hill, and complete for fastes pumpkin or best decorated.

Come race, cheer, hang out, and enjoy one of Point Loma's most ridiculous traditions.

Rules

All participants must design and race their Pumpkin Racers according to these few important rules to ensure that the event is fun and fair for everyone.

No pushing or “helping” your Pumpkin Racer on the starting line. Set it up in position then….Hands up!
All races are single elimination.
Pumpkin Racer wins when their wheels cross the finish line or if their pumpkin made it the furthest down the hill.
The Referees’ decision is final and if there is any controversy the head referee may have a race off between the Pumpkin Racers in question or all racers in the round.
Craft your Pumpkin Racer using a single pumpkin (no squashes, watermelons, etc.)
Pumpkin Racers must have two independent axles through the body of the pumpkin and the wheels must be attached to the axles.
Maximum wheel diameter 12 inches. (Wheels larger than 12” in diameter may race for time solo (only if it is safe and time permits) and will not be eligible for a trophy.
Do not attach your pumpkin onto a prefabricated chassis of any kind (skateboard, stroller, Tonka Truck, etc.)
NO SHARP OBJECTS, EXPLOSIVES or PYROTECHNICS.
NO CHEATING. Remember this is for fun and bragging rights!
Maximum axle length is 18”.
No fabricated or prefabricated chassis of any kind nor attachments to stabilize axles (tension rods, welded rods, etc.). Axles may not connect to each other in any way.
1. Plastic zip ties are the only allowed item to be used on an axle for support/stabilization. Zip ties will be available at Pumpkin Kit Row while supplies last.