The Running of the Pumpkins
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
The Running of the Pumpkins 5K
The Running of the Pumpkins 5K takes place on October 25, 2026, at Cauley Creek Park in Johns Creek, Georgia. The event benefits The Cottage School of Roswell and includes both an in-person 5K and a virtual 5K.
- 3.1 Miles in-person 5K
- 3.1 Miles virtual 5K
In-person participants receive a long sleeve tri blend event shirt, a finisher medal, and are eligible for age group and overall awards. Virtual participants receive the same shirt and a finisher medal, and virtual results are not eligible for awards. The virtual option allows completing a 5K course at any location.
The course at Cauley Creek Park is a single lap that winds through woods and around the park property on a custom rubber paved running path. The route is listed as a Peachtree Road Race qualifier and is USATF certified.
There is no race day packet pick-up. Early packet pick-up sessions are scheduled for October 23 with time and location to be announced, and October 24 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM with location to be announced. A registration confirmation with a scannable barcode is required for packet pick-up; this may be shown on a phone or provided as a printed copy. Picking up packets for others is permitted with confirmations for each person or confirmations saved to Apple Wallet. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
