Get ready to tackle the 5K (3.1 miles) in downtown Akron this October. Open to all ages and abilities, runners and walkers will enjoy a picture-perfect course. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a cup of apple cider while you choose the perfect pumpkin!

Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run has become a tradition for hundreds of thousands of fall-natics since 2012. Your registrations helps support Girls on the Run, who is dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

Registration Includes: -Entry to the 5K -2026 Lightweight Tech Hoodie, perfect for fall running weather -2026 finisher's medal -Commemorative race bib with chip timing -Cup of apple cider at the finish line -Small pumpkin to take home

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Distances

5K

10K

9.3 mi