40th Annual Great Pumpkin Race 5K

🎃 Race Overview

• Event Name: 40th Annual Great Pumpkin Race 5K
• Date: November 2, 2024
• Location: 1603 N 12th Ave, Pensacola, FL
• Website: Great Pumpkin Race

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

• Course: The popular 5K race begins at 12th Avenue and Moreno Street and winds through scenic and historic East Hill.
• Sanction: The event is sanctioned by the Pensacola Runners’ Association.
• Participants: The race attracts close to 1,200 participants each year.
• Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit the Sacred Heart Cathedral School and contribute to the capital improvements to the buildings and grounds.

🏅 Awards and Recognition

• Overall Winners: Last year, overall winners received a Pumpkin Run drawstring backpack with pockets.
• Junior Division: The top three runners in each Junior Division receive a Gold, Silver, or Bronze medal.
• Little Pumpkin Fun Run: All runners participating in the 1-mile Little Pumpkin Fun Run receive an “I did it!” participation ribbon.
• Goodies: Participants will find “goodies” with race materials including the locally-famous Pumpkin Bread and fantastic door prizes following the race.