The Running of the Pumpkins 5K
Date and time
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
7255 Bell Rd, Johns Creek, GA
Date and time
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
7255 Bell Rd, Johns Creek, GA
Date and time
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
7255 Bell Rd, Johns Creek, GA
The Running of the Pumpkins 5K 🎃 Support The Cottage School of Roswell while ushering in the crisp fall weather! NEW RACE LOCATION FOR 2026 !!
Date: Sunday, October 25th, 2026 Start Time: 8:00 AM Location: Cauley Creek Park, Johns Creek, GA - 7255 Bell Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097 Beneficiary: The Cottage School of Roswell 🍂 About the Event Grab the whole family and join us for the Running of the Pumpkins 5K! Whether you want to sprint, run, jog, walk, roll, or stroll, this race is welcoming and fun for everyone.
Costumes are highly encouraged! Embrace the Halloween theme, dress up with your friends and family, and stick around for our epic post-race costume contest.
Every runner receives:
A special edition Running of the Pumpkins 5K tee that is guaranteed to become your new favorite go-to shirt. A totally PUMPTASTIC finisher's medal! 👟 The Course: Fast, Flat, and Fun! Peachtree Road Race Qualifier & USATF Certified! Get ready for a new PR! This beautiful, single-lap 5K winds through the woods and around the gorgeous property of the newly developed Cauley Creek Park. The route features a custom, rubber-paved running path specifically made for 5K races, making it incredibly fast, flat, and easy on the joints. 📦 Packet Pick-Up Info Due to the large size of this event, there is NO race day packet pick-up.
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable morning for all runners and volunteers, we ask that you grab your race number, shirt, and bag at one of our two convenient early pick-up sessions. You are more than welcome to pick up packets for friends and family!
Friday, October 23rd: Time & Location TBA Saturday, October 24th: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Location TBA)
Note: We understand that attending early pick-up isn't possible for absolutely everyone. If you have a schedule conflict, please reach out to us through the race website. We will approve race-day pick-up on a case-by-case basis. Thank you for your understanding!
Please submit any questions through our race website. We can't wait to run with the pumpkins!
What to Bring to Packet Pick-Up Please have your registration confirmation ready when you arrive. To keep the lines moving quickly, we need to be able to scan the barcode on your confirmation to check you in.
How to show your confirmation:
On your phone: You can show us the confirmation email or add it to your Apple Wallet (just tap the "Add to Apple Wallet" icon at the top of your confirmation email). Printed copy: A printed paper copy works perfectly, too! Picking up for friends or family? If you are picking up packets for multiple people, we highly recommend bringing printed copies of each person's registration, OR making sure you have all of their passes saved to your Apple Wallet before you arrive.
Can't find your confirmation email? Search your inbox for an email from RunSignup with the subject line: "The Running of the Pumpkins 5k Registration Confirmation". If you still can't find it, you can easily resend it to yourself! Just log into www.runsignup.com, go to My Profile, scroll to your current races, and select Resend Confirmation.
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