2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Do you know someone with breast cancer, or someone who has had breast cancer? You're probably nodding your head 'yes' because breast cancer is the most common reportable cancer among women in Ohio, regardless of race. In our Buckeye State, it accounts for 28 percent of all cancers diagnosed in women.
This fall, let's join the fight to "Save the Pumpkins" with a 5K run/walk through our beautiful, lakefront Sandusky, Ohio.
All proceeds will benefit The Foundations for the following North Coast Healthcare Collaborative Hospital Systems: Firelands Health, Fisher-Titus, and Magruder Hospital.
The North Coast Healthcare Collaborative will use the funds to invest in patient support, breakthrough equipment, and research to prevent, diagnose and cure breast cancer. Donations from friends and family who do not wish to race but would like to support the cause are encouraged.
Race Details:
When: Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 9:00 am
Where: Sandusky Bay Pavilion 605 E Water St. Sandusky, OH., 44870
Pre-registration cost: $25.00
Day-of registration cost: $27.00
Race T-Shirts available if you register by September 20, 2026.
Packet Pick-up:
Friday, October 2, from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm, located at Firelands Regional Medical Center Professional Center II, 703 Tyler St., Sandusky, OH., 44870. You may park in Lots F or E on Tyler St.
OR
Saturday, October 3 (Race Day) at Sandusky Bay Pavilion
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sandusky, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sandusky, OH
Population
24,748
as of 2023
Elevation
593 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- 2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk?
- 2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Sandusky, Ohio on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Sandusky, Ohio at Sandusky Bay Pavilion, Sandusky, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk
Oct 3, 2026