The Iron Pickle 5k presented by Canton Pickle Fest

🏃‍♀️ The Iron Pickle 5K presented by Canton Pickle Fest:
Starts & Finishes in Stark County Fairgrounds in Canton, OH
Presented by Canton Pickle Fest | Organized by Run to You Racing

NOW MANAGED AND TIMED BY R2U RACING 

 🥒 Iron Pickle Challenge:
Ready for the bragging rights, or should we say Brine-ing rights?? Choose to take on the Iron Pickle Challenge!

Select the Iron Pickle add-on and carry either a jar of pickles from the Crazy Cucumber or a giant inflatable pickle across the finish line.

Finish strong with your pickle in hand and you'll earn a unique Iron Pickle Award.

🌎 Virtual Option:
Love the Pickle but need to participate from afar?  Our virtual 5k Run/Walk means you can complete the 5K any where

🙋 Volunteer:
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s Iron Pickle Race a success!  Opportunities include day-of registration, packet pick-up, handing out pickles, staffing water stations, and assisting with finish line awards and refreshments.  Open to family, friends, and runners who want to lend a hand before the race.  Volunteers will receive their very own pickles!

🏅 Medal & Bonus Award:
All participants will receive an Iron Pickle Medal at the finish line. Those who take on the Iron Pickle Challenge will receive a bonus award.

🏆 Awards: Awards can be picked up at the beginning of the festival!
Top 3 overall male and female, finishers will be announced on stage at 9:30 AM.

Top 3 Age group male and female in ages:
14-Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80+.  

Winners in the age groups will also be recognized and receive an Iron Pickle certificate. 

Best Dressed honors will go to the pickle-loving participant with the most creative costume — so dress to impress!

📅 Schedule:  Stark County Fairgrounds

TBD - June 2027

🎉 After the Race:
Stay for the Full Pickle Festival Experience!
Enjoy over 30 pickle-themed food vendors, including food trucks with special pickle menus, cottage bakers, pickle soft drinks, and pickle cocktails & beer from The Happy Camper Bar. Take part in our scavenger hunt for special pickle prizes, shop with local vendors, and explore unique pickle-inspired products. This year also features live entertainment!

Run the race and get early access to Canton’s most popular pickle event of the year!

This isn’t your ordinary 5K — it’s a pickle-packed, fun-filled run with electrolytes in every step!
🥒 Welcome to the Iron Pickle 5K!
🏃‍♀️ Run. 🥒 Pickle. 🎉 Party.