42nd Annual Great Pumpkin Race 5K
- Date Sat 9th January 2027
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location PENSACOLA, Florida
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 42nd Annual Great Pumpkin Race 5K on Saturday, January 9, 2027, in beautiful Pensacola, Escambia! This popular race kicks off at the corner of 12th Avenue and Moreno Street, winding through the scenic and historic East Hill neighborhood, making it a favorite among both locals and visitors. With nearly 1,200 runners expected to participate, this vibrant event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports a great cause, as proceeds benefit the Sacred Heart Cathedral School, contributing to vital capital improvements.
Participants can look forward to a day filled with excitement and community spirit, with overall male and female winners taking home a $100 cash prize, and the top three finishers in each division awarded Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals. For those looking for a fun, family-friendly activity, the 1-mile Little Pumpkin Fun Run welcomes younger runners, each receiving an "I did it!" participation ribbon. Plus, don't miss out on the delicious locally-famous Pumpkin Bread for a post-race refuel and fantastic door prizes that add to the festivities. Join the fun and make memories at this beloved annual event!
Participants can look forward to a day filled with excitement and community spirit, with overall male and female winners taking home a $100 cash prize, and the top three finishers in each division awarded Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals. For those looking for a fun, family-friendly activity, the 1-mile Little Pumpkin Fun Run welcomes younger runners, each receiving an "I did it!" participation ribbon. Plus, don't miss out on the delicious locally-famous Pumpkin Bread for a post-race refuel and fantastic door prizes that add to the festivities. Join the fun and make memories at this beloved annual event!
Organiser's Description
The popular 5K race, begins at 12th Avenue and Moreno Street and winds through scenic and historic East Hill, 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 of the buildings and grounds.
Overall male and female winners receive a $100 cash prize and the top three runners in each 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 male and female winners receive a $100 cash prize and the top three runners in each 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. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th January 2027 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
Pumpkin Run shirts are very popular. Please register early. Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed after October 2, 2026. -
5k Team Registration
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th January 2027 (8:00AM CST)
$27.50
Elementary and Middle School: $15 High School (15-18): $17.50 Adult (19+): $20 Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed after October 2, 2026. Team registration ends at 11:59 PM Friday, January 8, 2027. Any teams registering or adding members after 11:59 PM on Friday, January 1, 2027 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 2, 2026. -
Wheelchair
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th January 2027 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
Pumpkin Run shirts are very popular. Please register early. Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed after October 2, 2026. -
5k Individual WALK Only (Age 15+ Only)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th January 2027 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
Walk 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 2, 2026.
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1603 N 12th AVE, PENSACOLA, 32503, FL, United States
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