The Great Pumpkin Pie 5k
The Great Pumpkin Pie 5k is a running race on October 16, 2026 in Lakeland, FL, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- October 16, 2026 (77 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the Great Pumpkin Pie 5K at Tigertown USA, Joker Marchant Stadium (2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL) on Friday, October 16, 2026. Registered runners will receive a shirt (guaranteed if registered before October 1, 2026.) and a bib.
All finishers will receive a commemorative medal AND a piece of pumpkin pie!
Don't miss out on a chance to win some great raffle prizes! You won’t want to miss it!
Registered participants will receive a piece of pumpkin pie, a hot dog or hamburger dinner with chips and a drink, and 1 raffle ticket included for a chance to win $1000 worth of raffle prizes (More raffle tickets are available for purchase).
Don't wait to register! Shirts and sizes are guaranteed if pre registered before October 1. (Available while supplies last after Oct 1)
Finishers will receive a participant's medal as they finish the race!
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AWARDS
Overall male and female, Masters male and female (40+) and Grandmasters male and female (50+). Top overall male and female (only) will also receive a $150 gift card to Fleet Feet.
Age Group Awards will also be presented to the Top 3 male and female in these categories: 9 and under, 10-14, 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, 80-84, 85+ (No double dipping. The overall, masters & grandmasters winners will be removed from the age group awards)
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EARLY PACKET PICKUP - Thursday, October 15 - 4-7PM
Fleet Feet Lakeside Village
1523 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803
RACE DAY - Friday, October 16
Joker Marchant Stadium - 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL
Packet Pickup - 4:30-5:45pm.
5k Start - 6:00 pm
Fun Run Start - 7:00 pm
Awards Approx - 7:15 pm
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
86°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lakeland 2, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lakeland, FL
Population
117,030
as of 2023
City Elevation
209 ft
Nearest Airport
LAL
Lakeland Linder International Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
TPA
Tampa International Airport · 35 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.
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Days to train
- Race
- The Great Pumpkin Pie 5k
- Date
- October 16, 2026
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The Great Pumpkin Pie 5k
Oct 16, 2026