Great Pumpkin Run 5K - Columbus

46th Annual Great Pumpkin Run 5K & Tiny Tot Pumpkin Trot : Overview

The 46th Annual Great Pumpkin Run 5K and Tiny Tot Pumpkin Trot takes place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Grandview Heights, Columbus, Ohio. The event is organized by Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation and uses a closed road course through the neighborhoods of Grandview Heights. Proceeds support Grandview Heights recreational and educational programs and services.

Race details and logistics

Distances:

• 5K (3.1 miles) - timed; open to runners and walkers.
• Tiny Tot Pumpkin Trot - free for children aged 6 and under.

Packet pick-up is offered before race day at the Parks and Recreation Department and on event day inside the middle school commons. Parking is available in the lot off Fairview Avenue; the Oakland Avenue parking lot will be closed. The course is closed to vehicular traffic and includes a water station at the approximate halfway point, with water available at the finish. Restroom facilities will be available at the event site. Registration notes in the event information list a $30 fee for the 5K and indicate limited event shirts with a shirt size guarantee date of October 5. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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