TRUMBULL HIGH SCHOOL, TRUMBULL CT
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
WELCOME TO THE 36th CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF THE GREAT PUMPKIN CLASSIC!!!
EVENT OVERVIEW
- Date: 2026-10-18
- Location: Trumbull High School, Trumbull, CT
- Race Link: Great Pumpkin Classic
- History: Started in 1991 by our race director, Marty Schaivone, raising funds for the Trumbull High Scholarship Foundation.
EVENT CELEBRATION
- Marty's Legacy: A biology teacher at THS (1977-2012)
- Community Support: Continued to raise money for scholarships for 35 years.
- Significant Attendance: Over 349 participants in the inaugural race.
- Food and Festivities: Including Plasko’s Farm cider donuts.
MERCHANDISE
- Shirts: Ordered 450 shirts & sold out last year; don’t wait!
- Sign-Up: Chance for long sleeve shirts; guaranteed sizing ends 10/4.
- Shirt Details: Color determined by our professional shirt color picking team.
- Need Donations: Help students that need assistance from our foundation!
SPONSORS
- 2026 Presenting Sponsor: Rural Fuels of Monroe CT - Rural Fuels
- Gold Level Sponsors:
- My Smile Orthodontics - My Smile
- River Road Pediatric Dentistry - River Road
- Link Crew - Trumbull High School
- ODIN Capital Partners
- Supporting Sponsors: Refine Fitness Trumbull, Stop & Shop-Trumbull
- In Kind Partners: Plasko's Farm and Creamery, Amrita Health Foods - Amrita
EVENT DETAILS
- Event Types: 5K, 1.7 Mile Walk, Kids Fun Run
- Awards: Awards for 5K only, including age groups and top finishers.
- Registration: Pre-register online to ensure shirt sizing and availability.
- Fee Structure: Detailed fees for 5K, walk, and kids runs provided.
SCHEDULE
- Registration Opens: 2/14
- Guaranteed Shirt Sizing Ends: 10/4
- Event Day: 10/18, all registration online only.
- Race Times: Kids runs at 8:10 AM, 5K at 9:00 AM
COURSE INFORMATION
- 5K Course: Details can be found at 5K Course Map.
- Non-Timed Walk: Course link available at 1.7 Mile Walk Course Map.
- Kids Runs: Held on a flat track.
- Hydration: Prepare to carry your own fluids as water stops may vary.
PARKING AND SAFETY
- Parking Locations: Hillcrest Middle School and Trumbull High School lots.
- Special Notes: Driveway between schools will close at 8:45 AM for runner safety.
- Volunteers: Police on duty at key intersections, ensure safety for all participants.
- Event Transition: Possible virtual components if mandated by authorities.
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
- Community Impact: Funds raised support Trumbull High School Scholarship Foundation.
- Sponsor Opportunities: Available at different levels to cover event costs.
- Past Contributions: Over $340,000 raised in scholarships since inception.
- Future Events: For more information, visit RunSignUp.
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