Great Pumpkin Classic
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About the Race
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 ...
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Common questions
How hard is the Great Pumpkin Classic 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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