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When
Friday, October 16th, 2026
Where
2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland FL
Distances
5K
Typical weather
68–82°F · low rain risk
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2025
64–84°F
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60–70°F
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59–71°F
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69–85°F
dry
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70–87°F
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2020
72–84°F
dry
2019
72–87°F
dry
2018
75–89°F
dry
2017
72–84°F
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2016
72–82°F
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event: Great Pumpkin Pie 5K
- Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
- Location: Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL
- Registration: Click here to register
Participant Perks
- Shirts: Registered runners will receive a shirt (guaranteed if registered before October 1, 2026).
- Bibs: Each participant will receive a bib.
- Finishers: All finishers will receive a commemorative medal AND a piece of pumpkin pie!
- Raffle Prizes: Don't miss out on a chance to win some great raffle prizes!
Included Meals
- Food: Registered participants will receive a piece of pumpkin pie, a hot dog or hamburger dinner with chips and a drink.
- Raffle Ticket: Each registered participant gets 1 raffle ticket included for a chance to win $1000 worth of prizes.
- Additional Tickets: More raffle tickets are available for purchase.
- Registration Reminder: Shirts and sizes are guaranteed if pre-registered before October 1 (while supplies last after Oct 1).
Awards
- Overall Awards: Overall male and female, Masters male and female (40+) and Grandmasters male and female (50+).
- Gift Card: Top overall male and female will receive a $150 gift card to Fleet Feet.
- Age Group Awards: Awards will be presented to the Top 3 male and female in multiple age groups.
- Note: No double dipping: overall, masters & grandmasters winners will be removed from age group awards.
Packet Pickup Information
- Early Pickup: Thursday, October 15, 4-7 PM at Fleet Feet Lakeside Village.
- Address: 1523 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803.
- Race Day: Friday, October 16 at Joker Marchant Stadium.
- Packet Pickup: 4:30-5:45 PM.
Race Day Schedule
- 5k Start: 6:00 PM
- Fun Run Start: 7:00 PM
- Awards Approx: 7:15 PM
- Location: 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL
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