Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron

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The fall tradition is back! Get ready to tackle the 5K (3.1 miles) in downtown Akron this October. Open to all ages and abilities, runners and walkers will enjoy a picture-perfect course. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a cup of apple cider while you choose the perfect pumpkin!

Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run has become a tradition for hundreds of thousands of fall-natics since 2012. Your registrations helps support Girls on the Run, who is dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

Registration Includes:

• Entry to the 5K
• 2026 Lightweight Tech Hoodie, perfect for fall running weather
• 2026 finisher's medal
• Commemorative race bib with chip timing
• Cup of apple cider at the finish line
• Small pumpkin to take home

Location

Canal Park
300 S Main St.
Akron, OH 44308 US

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Teams

Creating a team is easy as pumpkin pie: 1) The first person to sign up creates the team. 2) That person will enter a team name and password, then finish their own registration. 3) Once done, they can share the team name and password so others can join! The sweetest part? Each team member will save $5 on their registration! The team captain does not have to sign everyone up. Rather, each team member can sign up and pay for their own registration , all while still receiving $5 off!

Tough Pumpkin®

3.1 miles too easy? Add on the Tough Pumpkin option and we'll supply you with a pumpkin to tag along during the 5K! How it works: 1. Add Tough Pumpkin during registration. 2. Choose your pumpkin at packet pick-up (sizes range from a couple of pounds up to ten pounds). 3. After crossing the finish line, you'll receive the exclusive Tough Pumpkin medal in addition to the regular finisher medal!

Help Out at the Race

We always need awesome volunteers to help make the race a success. There are several shifts to choose from when signing up as a volunteer. Besides having a great time at a beautiful park, you'll receive:

• Choice of a FREE race registration or a donation made to Girls on the Run
• Exclusive volunteer shirt + beanie
• Light snacks throughout the shift

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What They're Saying...

"I have to tell you it was my first time on Sat and I thought it was the most organized event I've been to. Great job!" - Kathy K.
"Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run (5k) was great fun! A new fall tradition? 🎃 🍁 🍂" - _designerwood_
"Life is gourd🎃🤟" - eva_kubilius
"Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of volunteering during the @ gourdyspumpkinrun with my fellow queen @msusaprimeambassador!! The cider was flowing, the leaves were blowing, and we had such a great time chatting with the runners. Thank you Gourdy's for having us and congratulations on another great race!" - msusaprime3
"First 5k is in the books!! Also- did someone say new annual tradition?!" - laustra17
"This morning was so much fun,@livschrager and I ran Gourdy's Pumpkin Run! I did the Tough Pumpkin and carried a little 4.5lb buddy with me. 🎃" - tiarahvermillio

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