
Circleville Classic 5K in Memory of Jeff & Jean McGowan is a running race on October 24–31, 2026 in Circleville, OH, with an entry fee of $20.
The traditional 5 Mile Run will be a 5K Run/Walk this year due to increase safety concerns with Pumpkin Show traffic. The course will be around the Circleville High School and on the Roundtown Trail. After the race plan on enjoying the afternoon with your family and friends downtown at the 119th Circleville Pumpkin Show, “The Greatest Free Show On Earth”.
Pricing for the in-person 5K is $15.00 before October 14th, $20 until October 23rd. There is no race-day registration this year. T-shirts will still be available for sale on race day for those in the in-person race. $10 for short sleeve shirts, $15 for long sleeve (cash or check only)
All virtual events are $10. If you want the race t-shirt mailed to you after the event, $10 will be added to your total.
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Saturday, 10/24
High
68°
Low
39°
Patchy frost then sunny
Race Day 2
Sunday, 10/25
High
71°
Low
42°
Sunny
Race Day 3
Monday, 10/26
High
71°
Low
46°
Mostly sunny
Race Day 4
Tuesday, 10/27
High
67°
Low
43°
Partly sunny
Population
14,144
as of 2023
City Elevation
684 ft
Nearest Airport
LCK
Rickenbacker International Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Circleville Classic 5K in Memory of Jeff & Jean McGowan
Oct 24, 2026