The Great Pumpkin Race

🎃 Join us for the 27th Anniversary of the Great Pumpkin Race!

📍 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
• Location: 2950 Whipple Ave NW, Canton, OH 44708
• Headquarters: Our race headquarters offers inside holding areas and restroom facilities.
• Accessibility: Wheelchairs, strollers, and dogs are welcome at our family friendly, inclusive event.

🎉 Race Events

• In-Person Race: This is an In-Person Race! At this time we do not offer a virtual race option.
• Fun Activities: In addition to the road events, we have pumpkin cart racing, pumpkin decorating, and the chance to Guess the Weight of the Giant Pumpkin!
• Pretend to be Spooky: Want to make the entire weekend spooky fun? Join the Haunted Forest Marathon the day after in Canal Fulton.
• Challenge Medal: Complete both the Great Pumpkin 4 Miler and any of the Sunday distances to receive a special 9 LIVES CHALLENGE MEDAL.

📅 Race Schedule

• Packet Pickup: Friday, October 24 at 4:00-6:30 PM and Saturday, October 25 starting at 7:00 AM.
• 100 Yard Lil' Pumpkin Dash: Ages 7 & Under begins at 8:15 AM. Finisher medals for the 100 Yard finishers.
• 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: Begins at 8:30 AM. Finisher medals given for the 1 mile finishers.
• 4 Mile Run/Walk: Begins at 9:00 AM. This is a timed event and qualifies for the Challenger Series.

🏆 Awards

• Top Finishers: Top 3 male and female finishers overall.
• Age Groups: Top 3 male and female finishers in age groups from 1-12 to 80+
• Largest Team: Prizes for the top team with the most registrants in the Lil Pumpkin Dash, 1 Miler Fun Run/Walk, and the 4 Miler.

👕 Event Shirt

• Long-Sleeve Tee: A Long-Sleeve Tee will be provided for all registrants.
• No Shirt Option: Available for a discount of $8 up to Race Day!
• Shirt Only Option: Will be available until 10/3/25 for those who want to support our event.

🤗 Special Olympians

• Encouragement: Special Olympians, whether past, present, or potential athletes, are encouraged to join us.
• Registration: Can register at the Special Olympian pricing. Buddies or caregivers can walk along at no cost.

❤️ Cause/Donation

• Support Special Olympics: Since our race began in 1998, we have raised thousands of dollars.
• Local Impact: More than 500 people with developmental disabilities in Stark County participate in Special Olympics programs.
• Year-Round Programs: Include basketball, flag football, power lifting, softball, swimming, bocce, and track and field.
• Local Donations: Proceeds help purchase uniforms, equipment, and more for the athletes. All funds stay LOCAL.

🔗 More Information

• Race Link: For more details, visit The Great Pumpkin Race.