The Running of the Pumpkins 5K

🎃 The Running of the Pumpkins 5K

The Running of the Pumpkins 5K race (formerly The Big Pumpkin 5K) is a race for the entire family supporting The Cottage School of Roswell. Come join us as we usher in the fall temps with a run down Riverside Rd in Roswell along the river. Costumes are encouraged !! Costume contest after the race and all runners get a special edition Running of the Pumpkins 5K Trick or Treat bag !! RUN WALK JOG !! Come support The Cottage School as we Run with the PUMPKINS !!

🏃‍♂️ About the Course

• Certification: Peachtree Road Race qualifier!
• Route: Riverside Park offers a beautiful single lap 5K run on a nearly flat route.
• Experience: You will love this course! It’s going to be FAST, FLAT, and FUN!
• PR Goal: Your new personal record awaits!

👨‍👩‍👧 Who Should Attend

• Participants: Everyone! This course is for everyone who runs, walks, rolls or strolls.
• Theme: Families and friends are encouraged to embrace the theme and dress up!
• Support: Join as a community to support a great cause!
• Fun: Celebrate fall with fun costumes!

📅 Packet Pick Up

Packet pick up will take place at the following times and locations:

• Thursday, October 23rd: 4:00pm to 9:00pm at Gate City Brewing Company - 43 Magnolia St, Roswell, GA 30075
• Friday, October 24th: 12:00pm to 6:00pm at Big Peach Running Company - East Cobb Marietta.
• Location: Woodlawn Point Shopping Center, 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30068
• Race Day Pickup: NO packet pickup on race day: please pick up early.

📋 Important Instructions

Due to the size of the race, we are requesting runners to pick up packets (race number, shirt, Halloween bag) at one of our two convenient locations on the 23rd and 24th. Runners can pick up multiple packets for friends and family. We understand some will not be able to make this, and we ask that you reach out to us. We will approve race day pickup on a case-by-case basis. Thank you for your understanding.

🔑 What You Need to Pick Up Your Bib

Please print and bring your registration confirmation to packet pick up. You can also have this on your phone and even in your Apple Wallet which will make it easy to find at check-in! At the top of your registration email, there is an icon "ADD TO APPLE WALLET". However, if you are picking up for multiple people, it will be easier to have printed registrations for each person or have all in your Apple Wallet. It is important to have the barcode visible, as this is how we will check you in. Your registration confirmation was emailed to you after you signed up with the title "The Running of the Pumpkins 5K Registration Confirmation" that was sent from RUNSIGNUP. If you cannot locate this, you can have it resent by logging into www.runsignup.com and choosing my profile, where you will see your current races. Choose Resend confirmation.

📍 Race Details

Join us for this exciting event on October 25th, 2025 at 8:00 AM at 575 Riverside Rd, Roswell, GA. For more information or to register, visit The Running of the Pumpkins 5K.