The Running of the Pumpkins 5K

The Running of the Pumpkins 5K

Support The Cottage School of Roswell while ushering in the crisp fall weather! NEW RACE LOCATION FOR 2026 !!

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, October 25th, 2026
• Start Time: 8:00 AM
• Location: Cauley Creek Park, Johns Creek, GA - 7255 Bell Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097
• Beneficiary: The Cottage School of Roswell

About the Event

Grab the whole family and join us for the Running of the Pumpkins 5K! Whether you want to sprint, run, jog, walk, roll, or stroll, this race is welcoming and fun for everyone.

• Costumes: Highly encouraged! Embrace the Halloween theme.
• Post-Race: Stick around for our epic post-race costume contest.
• Every runner receives:

• Shirt: A special edition Running of the Pumpkins 5K tee.
• Medal: A totally PUMPTASTIC finisher's medal!

The Course

Fast, Flat, and Fun! Peachtree Road Race Qualifier & USATF Certified! Get ready for a new PR! This beautiful, single-lap 5K winds through the woods and around the gorgeous property of the newly developed Cauley Creek Park.

• Path: Features a custom, rubber-paved running path.
• Benefits: Incredibly fast, flat, and easy on the joints.

Packet Pick-Up Info

Due to the large size of this event, there is NO race day packet pick-up.

• Convenience: Early pick-up sessions are available.
• Times:
• Friday, October 23rd: Time & Location TBA
• Saturday, October 24th: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Location TBA)

Note

If you have a schedule conflict, please reach out to us through the race website. We will approve race-day pick-up on a case-by-case basis. Thank you for your understanding!

What to Bring to Packet Pick-Up

Please have your registration confirmation ready when you arrive. To keep the lines moving quickly, we need to be able to scan the barcode on your confirmation to check you in.

• Confirmation: Show your confirmation email or add it to your Apple Wallet.
• Printed Copy: A printed paper copy works perfectly, too!
• For Friends: Bring printed copies of each person's registration or save their passes to your Apple Wallet.

Can't Find Your Confirmation Email?

Search your inbox for an email from RunSignup with the subject line: "The Running of the Pumpkins 5k Registration Confirmation". If you still can't find it, you can easily resend it to yourself! Just log into www.runsignup.com, go to My Profile, scroll to your current races, and select Resend Confirmation.

Additional Information

Please submit any questions through our race website. We can’t wait to run with the pumpkins!