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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron
Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron is a 5K event held in Akron, Ohio. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 17,199 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Akron, OH
- Field size
- ~17,199 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Akron, Ohio
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 17,199 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- gourdyspumpkinrun.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron
The fall tradition is back! Get ready to tackle the 5K (3.1 miles) in downtown Akron this October. Open to all ages and abilities, runners and walkers will enjoy a picture-perfect course. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a cup of apple cider while you choose the perfect pumpkin! Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run has become a tradition for hundreds of thousands of fall-natics since 2012. Your registrations helps support Girls on the Run, who is dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and ac…
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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron: common questions
- When is the Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron held?
- In Akron, Ohio.
- What distances does the Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron?
- About 17,199 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $60 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
- What time does the Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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