Join us for the Great Pumpkin Pie 5K at Tigertown USA, Joker Marchant Stadium (2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL) on Friday, October 16, 2026 . Registered runners will receive a shirt (guaranteed if registered before October 1, 2026.) and a bib. All finishers will receive a commemorative medal AND a piece of pumpkin pie! Don't miss out on a chance to win some great raffle prizes! You won’t want to miss it! Registered participants will receive a piece of pumpkin pie, a hot dog or hamburger dinner with chips and a drink, and 1 raffle ticket included for a chance to win $1000 worth of raffle prizes (More raffle tickets are available for purchase). Don't wait to register! Shirts and sizes are guaranteed if pre registered before October 1. (Available while supplies last after Oct 1) Finishers will receive a participant's medal as they finish the race! _____ AWARDS Overall male and female, Masters male and female (40+) and Grandmasters male and female (50+). Top overall male and female (only) will also receive a $150 gift card to Fleet Feet. Age Group Awards will also be presented to the Top 3 male and female in these categories: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+ (No double dipping. The overall, masters & grandmasters winners will be removed from the age group awards) _____ EARLY PACKET PICKUP - Thursday, October 15 - 4-7PM Fleet Feet Lakeside Village 1523 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803 RACE DAY - Friday, October 16 Joker Marchant Stadium - 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL Packet Pickup - 4:30-5:45pm. 5k Start - 6:00 pm Fun Run Start - 7:00 pm Awards Approx - 7:15 pm
Course & Travel Notes
The Great Pumpkin Pie 5k takes place in Lakeland, Florida on October 16, 2026, with a 6:00 PM start time at an elevation of 177 feet. Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) is the nearest airport, located 7.2 miles from the venue. Expect typical October weather with highs around 86°F and lows near 67°F, with a 24% chance of measurable rain on any given day. Note that sunrise occurs at 7:29 AM, well after the evening race start.
⛰️ 177 ft elevation☀️ Typically 86°F / 67°F · 24% chance of rain✈️ Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) — 7.2 mi
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When is The Great Pumpkin Pie 5k 2026 — Lakeland, FL?
The Great Pumpkin Pie 5k 2026 — Lakeland, FL takes place on October 16, 2026. The race is held in Lakeland, Florida.
Where is The Great Pumpkin Pie 5k 2026 — Lakeland, FL held?
The Great Pumpkin Pie 5k 2026 — Lakeland, FL is held at 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd in Lakeland, Florida.
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