Great Pumpkin Classic

🎉 THE 35TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF THE GREAT PUMPKIN CLASSIC!!!

🥳 PLEASE HELP US CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING EVENT

• History: Started in 1991 by our race director Marty Schaivone - a Biology teacher at THS.
• Journey: 349 people started, raising money for the Trumbull High Scholarship Foundation.
• Legacy: Solid reputation built over 30+ years.
• Join Us: We’re planning a party and hope you’ll be there!

🍽️ FOOD AND FUN

• Attraction: Food has always been a large part of our event.
• Menu: Pasta & pierogies, pumpkin pies, pastries, and bananas.
• Pancakes: The THS LINK CREW will be serving pancakes after the race!
• Donuts: PLASKO’S Farm Cider Donuts will be available!

👕 REGISTRATION AND SHIRTS

• Shirts: We ordered 450 shirts & sold out last year, so sign up fast!
• Online Registration: Please pre-register online ASAP.
• Registration Details: Ends ten minutes before the start on event day.
• Event Fees: 5K is a computer chip-timed event for participants of all abilities.

🏆 AWARENESS AND SPONSORS

• Gold Level Sponsors: My Smile Orthodontics, River Road Pediatric Dentistry, Link Crew, ODIN Capital Partners.
• Awards Sponsors: Trader Joes Fairfield and Marathon Sports of Fairfield.
• Supporting Sponsors: Refine Fitness Trumbull, Stop & Shop- Trumbull.
• In Kind Partners: PLASKO'S Farm and Creamery, Nut Butter Bites.

🏃 EVENT DETAILS

• Date: 2025-10-19 at Strobel Rd., Trumbull, CT.
• Course: The course features some hills, flat spots and a GREAT DOWNHILL!
• Non-Timed Events: Untimed 1.7-mi Walk and Kids Fun Run on a flat track.
• Registration: Online only on event day, no paper/cash on-site.

🗓️ EVENT SCHEDULE

• 10/18: Early pickup from 8:30-10:30 am in the front foyer of Trumbull High School.
• 10/19: Event day registrations start at 7:30 am for 5K & walk.
• 8:10 am: Kids Runs start on the THS track.
• 9:00 am: GPC 5K & untimed 1.7mi Walk START.

🥇 Awards and SWAG

• 5K Awards: Merchandise and Trader Joe’s products for top finishers.
• SWAG: Long sleeve shirts: additional items from sponsors might be available.
• Course Links: Maps for both the 5K and the non-timed walk are provided.
• History: The event has hosted numerous runners from CT and beyond since 1991.

📧 CONTACT AND VIRTUAL POLICY

• Contact: For sponsorship opportunities, reach out to Marty Schaivone at msrunningproductions@yahoo.com.
• Virtual Option: If mandated by authorities, the event may go virtual.
• Important: Pre-hydrate and carry your own fluids during the race.
• Website Updates: Follow for updates and latest info on registration and the event.

🌟 CONCLUSION

• Appreciation: We thank our past and current supporters for their contributions.
• Community Impact: This event supports local scholarships and school programs.
• Join Us: We look forward to a wonderful event and hope to see you there!
• More Info: Visit us at Great Pumpkin Classic.