Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron
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Event Details
The Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron takes place in October. The event is a 5K (3.1 miles) run or walk held in downtown Akron. It is open to all ages and abilities.
Venue
The race starts and finishes at 7 17 Credit Union Park, located at 300 S Main St., Akron, OH.
Registration Inclusions
Registration for the event includes:
- Entry to the 5K
- A 2026 lightweight tech hoodie
- A 2026 finisher's medal
- A commemorative race bib with chip timing
- A cup of apple cider at the finish line
- A small pumpkin to take home
Additional Options
Participants can add the "Tough Pumpkin" option. This involves carrying a pumpkin (weighing from a couple of pounds up to ten pounds) during the race. Finishers who choose this option receive an exclusive Tough Pumpkin medal in addition to the regular finisher medal.
Charity Support
A portion of the event's registrations helps support the charity Girls on the Run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
