Great Pumpkin Race 5K
About this race
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.
Pick your distance
Running
5k Individual Registration
Pumpkin Run shirts are very popular. Please register early. Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed after October 2, 2026.
5k Team Registration
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, October 23, 2026. Any teams registering or adding members after 11:59 PM on Friday, October 16, 2026 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
Wheelchair
Pumpkin Run shirts are very popular. Please register early. Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed after October 2, 2026.
Walking
5k Individual WALK only (age 15+ only)
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.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Pensacola.
About Pensacola
Great Pumpkin Race 5K takes place in Pensacola, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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