The Great Pumpkin Race

Past Event

2950 Whipple Ave NW, Canton OH

Saturday, October 26th, 2024

🎃 Join us for the 26th Anniversary of the Great Pumpkin Race!

Facilities: Our race headquarters offers inside holding areas and restroom facilities.
Accessibility: Wheelchairs, strollers, and dogs are welcome at our family-friendly, inclusive event.
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!
Note: This is an In-Person Race! At this time we do not offer a virtual race option.

Partnership: We are partnering with Run To You Racing for The Haunted Forest Marathon, which is run the day after in Canal Fulton.
Challenge: Those who complete BOTH the Great Pumpkin 4 Miler AND ANY of the Sunday distances will receive a special 9 LIVES CHALLENGE MEDAL.

100 Yard Lil' Pumpkin Dash: (Ages 7 & Under) begins at 8:15 am. Finisher medals for the 100 Yard finishers. This is an untimed event!
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: begins at 8:30 am. Finisher medals given for the 1 mile finishers. This is an untimed event and not part of the Challenge Series event!
4 Mile Run/Walk & Team: (minimum 4-no maximum) begins at 9:00 am. This is a timed event and qualifies for the Challenger Series.

Finishers: Top 3 male and female finishers
Age Groups: Top 3 male and female finishers in age groups 1-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80-Up
Team Prizes: Many prizes for the top team in the 4 Miler and the team with the most registrants combined in the Lil Pumpkin Dash, 1 Miler Fun Run/Walk, and the 4 Miler.

Included: Long-Sleeve Tee for all registrants.
No Shirt Option: Discount is available for a No Shirt option of $8 up to Race Day!
Shirt Only Option: Available for those who want to support our event, however, this option will be disabled on 10/4/24.

Participation: Special Olympians, whether they are past, present, or potential athletes, are encouraged to join us and can register at the Special Olympian pricing.
Buddies and Caregivers: Are welcome to walk along at no cost.

Fundraising: Since our race began in 1998, we have raised thousands of dollars to support Special Olympic athletes in the Stark County area.
Local Impact: More than 500 people with developmental disabilities living in Stark County participate in Special Olympics programs.
Year-Round Programs: Basketball, flag football, power lifting, softball, swimming, bocce, and track and field.
Proceeds: Help purchase uniforms, equipment, field/venue rental, and much more for the athletes. Special Olympics Ohio - Stark DD is a 501c3 organization. All funds raised stay LOCAL to support local athletes. Donations can be made through the registration process.