Canton Pickle Fest presents The Iron Pickle 5k

 Canton Pickle Fest 5K –The Iron Pickle 5k – Stadium Park, Canton, Ohio

Get ready for the most dill-lightful race in Canton! The Canton Pickle Fest 5K kicks off the morning of Canton Pickle Fest, taking runners on a scenic route through beautiful Stadium Park and adjoining Monument Park, along the West Branch Trail which follows the Nimishillen Creek.
Whether you run, walk, skip , or jog, this race is all about embracing the vibrant energy of the festival and getting the community together for a fun, feel-good experience. Dress in your best pickle gear, all in green, or in a pickle costume for a chance to win the Best Dressed award!

A lot of our fans asked for it… so here it is! The first-ever CPF 5K is ready to go, and we can’t wait to see you there! 

Want more bragging rights? Add a little brine to your groove and join The Iron Pickle 5k challenge!
      Carry an inflatable pickle or jar of pickles** across the finish line for an extra special finisher medal. Prove you’ve got what it takes to conquer The Iron Pickle 5k!

     After you finish, head straight downtown to Centennial Plaza to get to the heart of Canton Pickle Fest, starting at 10 a.m. You can celebrate your run with great food, unique shopping, a DJ, Scavenger Hunt, and of course—the healing electrolyte powers of the All-Mighty PICKLE!

 

WHAT MAKES THIS 5K UNIQUE?

Pickle-Themed Fun – Dress in green or go all out in a pickle costume for a chance to win prizes!

Scenic Course – A beautiful, simple route including a portion along the creek, through Monument Park, and back through Stadium Park to the finish.

Awesome SWAG – Every participant gets a race shirt, bib, and a finisher medal (because you earned that pickle power!).

End the Race and Start the Pickle Fest – Cross the finish and head up to Centennial Plaza for Canton Pickle Fest! Enjoy local vendors, live entertainment, and all the briny goodness. Awards will be announced on stage at Centennial Plaza at 11am.

Live Timing & Awards – Top finishers in each category will be recognized on the app. Specific awards listed below.

Give Back to the Community – Bring 2 non-perishable food items when you pick up your race packet and receive a special thank-you sticker! All food donations will go to the Stark Hunger Task Force, because Canton Pickle Fest believes everyone should have food in their cupboards.

Not sure if you should sign up? Don’t get into a pickle over the details. The CPF 5K is about embracing the vibrant energy of the Canton Pickle Fest and turning it into a fun race that’s all about community and giving back. Whether you walk, skip, jog, or finish in 15 minutes flat, this race is fueled by enthusiasm and propelled by an insane love of pickles.

Want more bragging rights? Add a little brine to your groove and join the Iron Pickle challenge! Carry an inflatable pickle or jar of pickles across the finish line for an extra special finisher medal and show the world you’re pickle-powered.

For complete information regarding WHATEVER RACE, please visit the race website.

Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.