The Running of the Pumpkins 5K
About this race
The Running of the Pumpkins 5K 🎃
Support The Cottage School of Roswell while ushering in the crisp fall weather! NEW RACE LOCATION FOR 2026 !!
Date: Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Cauley Creek Park, Johns Creek, GA - 7255 Bell Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097
Beneficiary: The Cottage School of Roswell
🍂 About the Event
Grab the whole family and join us for the Running of the Pumpkins 5K! Whether you want to sprint, run, jog, walk, roll, or stroll, this race is welcoming and fun for everyone.
Costumes are highly encouraged! Embrace the Halloween theme, dress up with your friends and family, and stick around for our epic post-race costume contest.
Every runner receives:
A special edition Running of the Pumpkins 5K tee that is guaranteed to become your new favorite go-to shirt.
A totally PUMPTASTIC finisher's medal!
👟 The Course: Fast, Flat, and Fun!
Peachtree Road Race Qualifier & USATF Certified!
Get ready for a new PR! This beautiful, single-lap 5K winds through the woods and around the gorgeous property of the newly developed Cauley Creek Park.
The route features a custom, rubber-paved running path specifically made for 5K races, making it incredibly fast, flat, and easy on the joints.
📦 Packet Pick-Up Info
Due to the large size of this event, there is NO race day packet pick-up.
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable morning for all runners and volunteers, we ask that you grab your race number, shirt, and bag at one of our two convenient early pick-up sessions. You are more than welcome to pick up packets for friends and family!
Friday, October 23rd: Time & Location TBA
Saturday, October 24th: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Location TBA)
Note: We understand that attending early pick-up isn't possible for absolutely everyone. If you have a schedule conflict, please reach out to us through the race website. We will approve race-day pick-up on a case-by-case basis. Thank you for your understanding!
Please submit any questions through our race website. We can't wait to run with the pumpkins!
What to Bring to Packet Pick-Up
Please have your registration confirmation ready when you arrive. To keep the lines moving quickly, we need to be able to scan the barcode on your confirmation to check you in.
How to show your confirmation:
On your phone: You can show us the confirmation email or add it to your Apple Wallet (just tap the "Add to Apple Wallet" icon at the top of your confirmation email).
Printed copy: A printed paper copy works perfectly, too!
Picking up for friends or family? If you are picking up packets for multiple people, we highly recommend bringing printed copies of each person's registration, OR making sure you have all of their passes saved to your Apple Wallet before you arrive.
Can't find your confirmation email?
Search your inbox for an email from RunSignup with the subject line: "The Running of the Pumpkins 5k Registration Confirmation".
If you still can't find it, you can easily resend it to yourself! Just log into www.runsignup.com, go to My Profile, scroll to your current races, and select Resend Confirmation.
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Running
The Running of the Pumpkins 5k
LIVE IN PERSON RACING Each Participant receives : Long sleeve Tri blend Running of the Pumpkins shirt Finishers Medal Eligible for Age Group and Overall Awards
Virtual 5k Run
Run any 5k course anytime anywhere Each Participant receives Long sleeve Tri blend The Running of the Pumpkins shirt You can run a 5k anywhere any time your results will however not be eligible for awards Finisher Medal
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Johns Creek, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:50 AM and sets at 6:51 PM local time (EDT) in Johns Creek on October 25, 2026 — 11h 00m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Johns Creek
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Johns Creek 5K Races 12 races
- 10K Run Events in Johns Creek 2 races
- Johns Creek Half Marathons 2 races
- Johns Creek Running Calendar 2026 13 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 13 Johns Creek events
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