The Great Pumpkin Race – Canton, OH 2026
Date
October 31, 2026
Location
Canton, OH
Venue
2950 Whipple Ave NW
Start Time
8:15 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $35.00
Events
100 Yard Lil' Pumpkin Dash (Ages 7 & Under), 1 Mile (Special Olympian), 1 Mile Run/Walk, 4 Mile (Special Olympian), 4 Mile Run/Walk
Includes
T-Shirt | Long Sleeve T-Shirt
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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 the chance to Guess the Weight of the Giant Pumpkin! This is an In-Person Race! At this time we do not offer a virtual race option. Want to make the entire weekend spooky fun? We are partnering with Run To You Racing The Haunted Forest Marathon, which is run Sunday, Oct. 25 in Canal Fulton. Those who complete BOTH the Great Pumpkin 4 Miler AND ANY of the Haunted Forest distances will receive a special 9 LIVES CHALLENGE MEDAL! Packet Packet Pickup Friday, October 30 at 4:00-6:30 PM Saturday, October 31 starting at 7:00
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