Ohio · 100 Yards · 1 Mile · 4 Miles
The Great Pumpkin Race
The Great Pumpkin Race is a 100 Yards, 1 Mile and 4 Miles event held in Canton, Ohio. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026. About 130 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- Canton, OH
- Field size
- ~130 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- Canton, Ohio
- Distances
- 100 Yards, 1 Mile, 4 Miles
- Field size
- About 130 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
About the The Great Pumpkin Race
Join us for the 28th Anniversary of the Great Pumpkin Race! Join us for the 28th Anniversary Great Pumpkin Race on Saturday, October 31 at the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 2950 Whipple Ave NW, Canton, OH 44708. Our race headquarters offers inside holding areas and restroom facilities. Wheelchairs, strollers and dogs are welcome at our family friendly, inclusive event. In addition to the road events, we have pumpkin cart racing, pumpkin decorating and more! This is an In-Per…
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The Great Pumpkin Race: common questions
- When is the The Great Pumpkin Race?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Where is the The Great Pumpkin Race held?
- In Canton, Ohio.
- What distances does the The Great Pumpkin Race offer?
- 100 Yards, 1 Mile and 4 Miles.
- How many people run the The Great Pumpkin Race?
- About 130 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 Great Pumpkin Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Great Pumpkin Race?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $10 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the The Great Pumpkin Race start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
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