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Distance: 35.7 km from AkronSun, Aug 02, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1ST!
What is a Triathlon? A triathlon is a continuous activity that starts with swimming, followed by a bike ride and a run. The swimming portion will be conducted in a 25-meter lap swimming pool. The bike and run will be outside. Our goal is to provide this fun physical activity for kids up to 15 years of age. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and a finisher’s gift. Awards will be given to the top three participants in each age group and the top three relay teams.
Complete Race Information
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Distance: 30.9 km from AkronSat, Oct 31, 2026 at 8:15 AMSee full details
Join us for the 28th Anniversary of the Great Pumpkin Race!
Join us for the 28th Anniversary Great Pumpkin Race on Saturday, October 31 at the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 2950 Whipple Ave NW, Canton, OH 44708.
Our race headquarters offers inside holding areas and restroom facilities. Wheelchairs, strollers and dogs are welcome at our family friendly, inclusive event. In addition to the road events, we have pumpkin cart racing, pumpkin decorating and the chance to Guess the Weight of the Giant Pumpkin!
This is an In-Person Race!
At this time we do not offer a virtual race option.
Want to make the entire weekend spooky fun?
We are partnering with Run To You Racing The Haunted Forest Marathon, which is run Sunday, Oct. 25 in Canal Fulton. Those who complete BOTH the Great Pumpkin 4 Miler AND ANY of the Haunted Forest distances will receive a special 9 LIVES CHALLENGE MEDAL!
Packet Packet Pickup
Friday, October 30 at 4:00-6:30 PM
Saturday, October 31 starting at 7:00 AM
100 Yard Lil' Pumpkin Dash (Ages 7 & Under) begins at 8:15 am. Finisher medals for the 100 Yard finishers. This is a untimed event!
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 9:00 am. Finisher medals given for the 1 mile finishers. This is a untimed event and not part of the Challenge Series event!
4 Mile Run/Walk also begins at 9:00 am. This is a timed event and qualifies for the Challenger Series.
Awards:
Top 3 male and female finishers
Top 3 male and female finishers in age groups 1-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80+
Largest Team category...prizes for the top team with the most registrants combined in the Lil Pumpkin Dash, 1 Miler Fun Run/Walk and the 4 Miler.
Long-Sleeve Tee for all registrants. Discount is available for a No Shirt option of $8 up to Race Day! Shirt only option is also available for those who want to support our event, however this option will be disabled on 10/3/25.
Special Olympians...whether they are past, present or potential athletes... all with developmental disabilities are encouraged to join us and can register at the Special Olympian pricing. Buddies or caregivers are welcome to walk along at no cost (no race number, shirt or finisher medal).
Cause/Donation
Since our race began in 1998, we have raised thousands of dollars to support Special Olympic athletes in the Stark County area. More than 500 people with developmental disabilities living in Stark County participate in Special Olympics programs. The year around programs include: basketball, flag football, power lifting, softball, swimming, corn hole and track & field. Proceeds from the Annual Great Pumpkin Race help purchase uniforms, equipment, field/venue rental and much more for the athletes. Special Olympics Ohio - Stark DD is a 501c3 organization. All funds raised stay LOCAL to support local athletes. Donations can be made through the registration process.
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Distance: 27.7 km from AkronSat, Oct 31, 2026 at 12:00 PMSee full details
This is our new registration site to sign up for the Lake Medina Open Water Swim Group. This will be our 12th year !
You must sign up each year to be a member of this group.
Once you have sign up we will send to you a copy of the require group permit and official swim cap. The Official swim cap will be green this year!
You must be at least 18 years old to participate in this swim group.
The swim season for 2026 will be from May 1st to October 31, 2026.
We would like to thank the Medina Co Park system for their continued support of our group for the last 11 years.
The cost for the yearly membership is $15. For this nominal price you will be provided the approved swim cap and permit for the season.
We will also be accepting donations on this site or you can PayPal or Venmo to [email protected]
Your donations will be given to the park system and the park officers in way of donations
We can always use volunteer support to manage this group which was first formed in 2015
Please contact us directly with any questions
North Coast Multisports, Inc.
330-686-1680 Office Phone