The Iron Pickle 5k presented by Canton Pickle Fest
Date and time
Saturday, June 12, 2027
Location
Stark County Fairgrounds, Canton, OH
Date and time
Saturday, June 12, 2027
Location
Stark County Fairgrounds, Canton, OH
Date and time
Saturday, June 12, 2027
Location
Stark County Fairgrounds, Canton, OH
🏃♀️ The Iron Pickle 5K presented by Canton Pickle Fest: Starts & Finishes in Stark County Fairgrounds in Canton, OH Presented by Canton Pickle Fest | Organized by Run to You Racing
NOW MANAGED AND TIMED BY R2U RACING
🥒 Iron Pickle Challenge: Ready for the bragging rights, or should we say Brine-ing rights?? Choose to take on the Iron Pickle Challenge!
Select the Iron Pickle add-on and carry either a jar of pickles from the Crazy Cucumber or a giant inflatable pickle across the finish line.
Finish strong with your pickle in hand and you'll earn a unique Iron Pickle Award.
🌎 Virtual Option: Love the Pickle but need to participate from afar? Our virtual 5k Run/Walk means you can complete the 5K any where
🙋 Volunteer: We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s Iron Pickle Race a success! Opportunities include day-of registration, packet pick-up, handing out pickles, staffing water stations, and assisting with finish line awards and refreshments. Open to family, friends, and runners who want to lend a hand before the race. Volunteers will receive their very own pickles!
🏅 Medal & Bonus Award: All participants will receive an Iron Pickle Medal at the finish line. Those who take on the Iron Pickle Challenge will receive a bonus award.
🏆 Awards: Awards can be picked up at the beginning of the festival! Top 3 overall male and female, finishers will be announced on stage at 9:30 AM.
Top 3 Age group male and female in ages: 14-Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80+.
Winners in the age groups will also be recognized and receive an Iron Pickle certificate.
Best Dressed honors will go to the pickle-loving participant with the most creative costume — so dress to impress!
📅 Schedule: Stark County Fairgrounds
TBD - June 2027
🎉 After the Race: Stay for the Full Pickle Festival Experience! Enjoy over 30 pickle-themed food vendors, including food trucks with special pickle menus, cottage bakers, pickle soft drinks, and pickle cocktails & beer from The Happy Camper Bar. Take part in our scavenger hunt for special pickle prizes, shop with local vendors, and explore unique pickle-inspired products. This year also features live entertainment!
Run the race and get early access to Canton’s most popular pickle event of the year!
This isn’t your ordinary 5K — it’s a pickle-packed, fun-filled run with electrolytes in every step! 🥒 Welcome to the Iron Pickle 5K! 🏃♀️ Run. 🥒 Pickle. 🎉 Party.
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