40th Annual Great Pumpkin Race 5K
- Date Sat 2nd November 2024
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location PENSACOLA, Florida
- Price $38.10 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the 40th Annual Great Pumpkin Race 5K, taking place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in the beautiful Pensacola, Escambia! This popular event kicks off at the corner of 12th Avenue and Moreno Street, leading participants through the charming and historic East Hill neighborhood. With close to 1,200 runners joining in each year, this race is not only a fantastic way to enjoy the crisp autumn air, but it also supports a great cause, as proceeds benefit the Sacred Heart Cathedral School.
Runners can look forward to an exciting day, with overall winners from the previous year taking home a stylish Pumpkin Run drawstring backpack, while the top three finishers in each Junior Division receive coveted Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals. For those participating in the 1-mile Little Pumpkin Fun Run, there's an “I did it!” participation ribbon waiting for you! Plus, don't miss out on the locally-famous Pumpkin Bread for some delicious post-race refueling, and be sure to check out the fantastic door prizes that await after the race. Join in the fun and make unforgettable memories at this beloved community event!
Runners can look forward to an exciting day, with overall winners from the previous year taking home a stylish Pumpkin Run drawstring backpack, while the top three finishers in each Junior Division receive coveted Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals. For those participating in the 1-mile Little Pumpkin Fun Run, there's an “I did it!” participation ribbon waiting for you! Plus, don't miss out on the locally-famous Pumpkin Bread for some delicious post-race refueling, and be sure to check out the fantastic door prizes that await after the race. Join in the fun and make unforgettable memories at this beloved community event!
Organiser's Description
The popular 5K race, which begins at 12th Avenue and Moreno Street and winds through scenic and historic East Hill, is sanctioned by the Pensacola Runners Association and attracts close to 1,200 participants each year. Proceeds from the race benefit the Sacred Heart Cathedral School and are used to contribute to the capital improvements to the buildings and grounds.
Overall winners last year received a Pumpkin Run drawstring backpack with pockets and the top three runners in each Junior Division receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal. All runners participating in the 1-mile Little Pumpkin Fun Run receive an I did it! participation ribbon.
In addition, you can find goodies with your race materials. There is always plenty of the locally-famous Pumpkin Bread for re-fueling and fantastic door prizes following the race.
Overall winners last year received a Pumpkin Run drawstring backpack with pockets and the top three runners in each Junior Division receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal. All runners participating in the 1-mile Little Pumpkin Fun Run receive an I did it! participation ribbon.
In addition, you can find goodies with your race materials. There is always plenty of the locally-famous Pumpkin Bread for re-fueling and fantastic door prizes following the race.
Races
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5k Individual Registration
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd November 2024 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSEDPumpkin Run shirts are very popular. Please register early. Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed after October 11, 2024. -
5k Team Registration
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd November 2024 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDElementary and Middle School: $15 High School (15-18): $17.50 Adult (19+): $20 Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed after October 11, 2024. Team registration ends at 11:59 PM Friday, November 1, 2024. Any teams registering or adding members after 11:59 PM on Friday, October 25, 2024 will not be able to pick up team packets prior to packet pick-up. All team packets must be picked up at one time by the Team Captain or designated team member for team distribution. Team members are not eligible to pick up packets individually. Pumpkin Run shirts are very popular. Please register early. Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed for teams after October 11, 2024. -
Wheelchair
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd November 2024 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDPumpkin Run shirts are very popular. Please register early. Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed after October 11, 2024. -
5k Individual WALK Only (Age 15+ Only)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd November 2024 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDWalk only is limited to those age 15 and up. Pumpkin Run shirts are very popular. Please register early. Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed after October 11, 2024.
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