Iron Pickle 5K
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Iron Pickle 5K : Canton, OH
The Iron Pickle 5K takes place at the Stark County Fairgrounds in Canton, Ohio on June 12, 2027. The event is presented by Canton Pickle Fest and organized by Run to You Racing. The listed entry fee for the in-person 5K is $25, and registration opens April 14, 2027 and closes April 28, 2027.
The event offers both an in-person and a virtual participation option. The virtual 5K allows participants to complete the 5K distance from any location.
An optional Iron Pickle Challenge is available as an add-on. Participants who select the challenge carry either a jar of pickles from the vendor Crazy Cucumber or a giant inflatable pickle across the finish line and receive a bonus award for completing the challenge. All finishers receive an Iron Pickle medal.
Awards include top three overall male and female places and age-group recognition for male and female categories covering 14 and under through 80 plus. Age-group winners receive an Iron Pickle certificate. Best Dressed honors will be given for creative pickle-themed costumes.
Volunteers are sought for race-day roles such as packet pick-up, staffing water stations, handing out pickles, and assisting with finish-line tasks; volunteers receive pickles in appreciation.
The race coincides with a pickle festival featuring over 30 pickle-themed food vendors, food trucks, bakery vendors, pickle beverages, a scavenger hunt, local vendors, and live entertainment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
