42nd Annual Great Pumpkin Race 5K

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Date 09 Jan, 2027
Races 4 distances
Entry fee $25.00 – $30.00
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42nd Annual Great Pumpkin Race 5K

About the event

The popular 5K race,  begins at 12th Avenue and Moreno Street and winds through scenic and historic East Hill, and attracts close to 1,200 participants each year.  Proceeds from the race benefit the Sacred Heart Cathedral School and are used to contribute to the capital improvements of the buildings and grounds.

Overall male and female winners receive a $100 cash prize and the top three runners in each division receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal. All runners participating in the 1-mile Little Pumpkin Fun Run receive an “I did it!” participation ribbon. 

In addition, you can find “goodies” with your race materials. There is always plenty of the locally-famous Pumpkin Bread for re-fueling and fantastic door prizes following the race.

Races offered

09Jan

5k Individual Registration

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$30.00
09Jan

5k Individual WALK only (age 15+ only)

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$30.00
09Jan

5k Team Registration

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$25.00
09Jan

Wheelchair

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$30.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for January in Pensacola.

Temperature17.8° / 25.9°
Feels like16.4° / 25.6°
Sunshine hours9h 52m
Rainfall2.8 mm
Snowfall—
Wind13.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity69.4%
Max UV indexModerate (4.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise06:51
Sunset18:16

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of 42nd Annual Great Pumpkin Race 5K.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Rodell Castillo M 42 Pensacola, FL —

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