The Great Pumpkin Run: Grand Rapids

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Sat 12th Oct 2019

Grand Rapids
2,000 participants
By Sour Fish Events
Mostly cloudy throughout the day

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Friendly atmosphere

Family-friendly

Good for beginners

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The Great Pumpkin Run is back in Grand Rapids! Continue your favorite Fall tradition at Riverside Park, just north of downtown. Rock 3.1 miles through the scenic park and around the river. Take in the gorgeous foliage before cooling down with apple cider at the finish line!

How to enter the The Great Pumpkin Run: Grand Rapids

5K
Run 5km
9:00am Sat 12th Oct 2019
$35–$45
Event passed
Virtual 5k
Run 5km
Sat 12th Oct 2019
$35
Event passed

The Great Pumpkin Run: Grand Rapids routes

The course will be relatively flat, comprised of city streets, bike paths, and paved trails in and around Riverside Park.

5K

Start Time: 9:00am

5km

Mostly Flat

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Virtual 5k

5km

Mostly Flat

View map and route info

Event Details

What’s Included

Lightweight 1/4 zip tech hoodie, perfect for fall running
2019 Finisher's Medal
Commemorative bib
Chip timing with text/email notifications
Cup of apple cider at the finish line
Small pumpkin to take home
Free professional race photos

Raceday Logistics

PACKET PICK-UP
There are several convenient options for picking up your race packets. We like to make it easy for our runners to focus on the race, and not have to worry about the logistics of packet pick-up.

Early Packet Pick-up

Details will be announced later this summer!

Race Day

Beginning at 7:00 AM race morning, you can head to the park to retrieve your packet!

Mail My Packet

For a nominal fee, we can mail your packet straight to your door! This option is available until September 28th.

Race day registration (if the event isn't sold out) is $50. Sign up today to guarantee a spot and receive the best price!

Volunteers

We’d love to have you help out on race morning. As our way of saying ‘thank you’ for volunteering, you’ll receive the awesome long-sleeved volunteer shirt, light snacks, and a free race registration. Click here for details, available times, and to sign up to volunteer!

Want to learn more? Click the link below:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MI/GrandRapids/TheGreatPumpkinRunGrandRapids?_ga=2.161290485.931387617.1561480625-681921203.1560863568

FAQs

Tough Pumpkin
Add on the Tough Pumpkin® option and we’ll supply you with a pumpkin to run with at packet pick-up. Cross the finish line with it intact and you’ll receive a second, exclusive Tough Pumpkin finisher medal!

Virtual Run/Walk
Can’t make it to The Great Pumpkin Run this year? No worries! Check out the always-popular Virtual option. Run or walk 3.1 miles in your own neighborhood any day this fall. We will ship you your lightweight tech hoodie and other race items, straight to your front door!

Strollers?
They do not allow strollers or wagons on the course. While they are allowed at the event, they will not be permitted to enter the corral or course at any point.