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The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic
The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic is a 5K event held in Trumbull, Connecticut. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 30,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Trumbull, CT
- Field size
- ~30,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Trumbull, Connecticut
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 30,000 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
About the The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic
WELCOME TO THE 36th CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF THE GREAT PUMPKIN CLASSIC!!! PLEASE HELP US CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING EVENT- STARTED IN 1991 BY OUR RACE DIRECTOR MARTY SCHAIVONE - A BIOLOGY TEACHER AT THS (1977-2012) It's difficult to remember that far back - none of us were thinking how long this 5k would last. But 349 people started on a journey that has continued to raise money for the Trumbull High Scholarship Foundation for 35 years. Marty has retired from THS, a lot has changed, but the reputation bu…
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The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic: common questions
- When is the The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic?
- 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 The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic held?
- In Trumbull, Connecticut.
- What distances does the The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic?
- About 30,000 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 The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $34 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
- What time does the The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
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