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The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic
The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic is a 5K event held in Trumbull, Connecticut. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, October 18, 2026.
- Race day
- October 18, 2026
- Location
- Trumbull, CT
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Location
- Trumbull, Connecticut
- Distances
- 5K
- Official website
- runsignup.com
About the The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic
WELCOME TO THE 36th CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF THE GREAT PUMPKIN CLASSIC!!! PLEASE HELP US CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING EVENT- STARTED IN 1991 BY OUR RACE DIRECTOR MARTY SCHAIVONE - A BIOLOGY TEACHER AT THS (1977-2012) It's difficult to remember that far back - none of us were thinking how long this 5k would last. But 349 people started on a journey that has continued to raise money for the Trumbull High Scholarship Foundation for 35 years. Marty has retired from THS, a lot has changed, but the reputation bu…
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The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic: common questions
- When is the The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, October 18, 2026.
- Where is the The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic held?
- In Trumbull, Connecticut.
- What distances does the The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the The 36th edition of THE Great Pumpkin Classic?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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