The Iron Pickle 5k presented by Canton Pickle Fest

About the race

🏃‍♀️ The Iron Pickle 5K presented by Canton Pickle Fest: Starts & Finishes in Stark County Fairgrounds in Canton, OH Presented by Canton Pickle Fest | Organized by Run to You Racing NOW MANAGED AND TIMED BY R2U RACING   🥒 Iron Pickle Challenge: Ready for the bragging rights, or should we say Brine-ing rights?? Choose to take on the Iron Pickle Challenge! Select the Iron Pickle add-on and carry either a jar of pickles from the Crazy Cucumber or a giant inflatable pickle across the finish line. Finish strong with your pickle in hand and you'll earn a unique Iron Pickle Award. 🌎 Virtual Option: Love the Pickle but need to participate from afar?  Our virtual 5k Run/Walk means you can complete the 5K any where 🙋 Volunteer: We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s Iron Pickle Race a success!  Opportunities include day-of registration, packet pick-up, handing out pickles, staffing water stations, and assisting with finish line awards and refreshments.  Open to family, friends, and runners who want to lend a hand before the race.  Volunteers will receive their very own pickles! 🏅 Medal & Bonus Award: All participants will receive an Iron Pickle Medal at the finish line. Those who take on the Iron Pickle Challenge will receive a bonus award. 🏆 Awards: Awards can be picked up at the beginning of the festival! Top 3 overall male and female, finishers will be announced on stage at 9:30 AM. Top 3 Age group male and female in ages: 14-Under, 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+.   Winners in the age groups will also be recognized and receive an Iron Pickle certificate.  Best Dressed honors will go to the pickle-loving participant with the most creative costume — so dress to impress! 📅 Schedule:  Stark County Fairgrounds TBD - June 2027 🎉 After the Race: Stay for the Full Pickle Festival Experience! Enjoy over 30 pickle-themed food vendors, including food trucks with special pickle menus, cottage bakers, pickle soft drinks, and pickle cocktails & beer from The Happy Camper Bar. Take part in our scavenger hunt for special pickle prizes, shop with local vendors, and explore unique pickle-inspired products. This year also features live entertainment! Run the race and get early access to Canton’s most popular pickle event of the year! This isn’t your ordinary 5K — it’s a pickle-packed, fun-filled run with electrolytes in every step! 🥒 Welcome to the Iron Pickle 5K! 🏃‍♀️ Run. 🥒 Pickle. 🎉 Party.

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Events & distances

• The Iron Pickle 5k Run/Walk

  5K · $25

  Saturday, June 12, 2027