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2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk

Sandusky, Ohio · Saturday, October 3, 2026

The 2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk is a 5k, running, and walking event held on Saturday, October 3, 2026. It is located in Sandusky, Ohio.

Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location
Sandusky, Ohio
44870
United States
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Do you know someone with breast cancer, or someone who had breast cancer? You're probably nodding your head 'yes' because breast cancer is the most common reportable cancer among women in Ohio, regardless of race. In our buckeye state, it accounts for 28 percent of all cancers diagnosed in women.

This fall let's join the fight to "Save the Pumpkins" with a 5K run/walk through our beautiful, lakefront Sandusky, Ohio.

All proceeds will benefit The Foundations for the following North Coast Healthcare Collaborative Hospital Systems: Firelands Health, Fisher-Titus, and Magruder Hospital.

The North Coast Healthcare Collaborative will use the funds to invest in patient support, breakthrough equipment, and research to prevent, diagnose and cure breast cancer. Donations from friends and family who do not wish to race, but would like to support the cause, are encouraged.

Race Details:

When: Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 9:00 am

Where: Sandusky Bay Pavilion 605 E Water St. Sandusky OH 44870

Pre-registration cost: $23.00

Day-of registration cost: $25.00

Race T-Shirts available if you register by September 21, 2025.

Packet Pick-up:

Friday, October 2 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm located at Firelands South Campus Community Resource Room 1912 Hayes Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870

Saturday, October 4th (Race Day) at Sandusky Bay Pavilion

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