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Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Celebrate a Fall Tradition and Run and Walk with Us on Saturday Morning, October 24!
Please join us on Saturday, October 24 for a annual tradition - The Great Pumpkin Run 5K and Tiny Tot Pumpkin
Trot! Open to all ages and abilities, runners and walkers will enjoy a run through the neighborhoods of Grandview Heights on a closed road course.
Tiny Tot Pumpkin Trot
The Tiny Tot Pumpkin Trot is FREE for children 6 & under. The Tiny Trot will begin at 8:30 am on Saturday morning (30 minutes before the 5K). The first 100 youth registered will receive an event shirt and a goody bag. Please register in advance if you wish to secure your youth's spot.
Packet Pick Up
Packet pick up will take place Friday, October 23 at the Parks and Recreation Department office located at 1661 Goodale on Saturday, October 24 inside the commons in the Grandview Heights Middle School beginning at 7:30 am.
Parking
Parking is available in the Lot off of Fairview Avenue. Walk directly from the lot to the middle school commons area then directly out to the starting line. Check out the map attached for more information! 1272 Fairview Ave. Columbus Oh 43212.
Oakland Avenue parking lot will be closed this year.
Day of Schedule of Events
7:30 a.m. - Event Day Check-in and Registration
8:30 a.m. - Tiny Tot Pumpkin Trot
8:40 a.m. - Pre-Event Warm Up- Hosted by Orange Theory Fitness- Grandview.
9:00 a.m. - Great Pumpkin Run 5K
10:15 a.m.- Post Race Stretch- Sponsored by Columbus Spine and Sport Center.
10:30 a.m. -Course re-opens, 5K ends
Shirts and Awards
All participants (up to 450) will receive a great-looking official Great Pumpkin Run event shirt. Register early to be sure you receive the t-shirt size that you want.
Why Participate?
The Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation is hosting the Annual Great Pumpkin Run to promote and strengthen community, inspire health and wellness, highlight Grandview Heights and its neighborhoods, and support its programs that give back to the community.
The Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation is a major contributor to the community through its development, maintenance and care of the City's parks, trail system, recreational, educational, and fitness programs, community gardens, and special events that enhance the quality of life for Grandview Heights residents.
To learn more about the Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation, visit their Website.
5k Run Trail
1587 Oakland Avenue, Grandview Heights, Ohio, 43212, United States