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SUMMARY:The Iron Pickle 5k
DESCRIPTION:– Register\n\n\n\n – Donate ACRFB\n\n\n\n – Results\n\n\n\n – Facebook\n\n\n\n – Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🥒 The Iron Pickle 5k presented by Canton Pickle FestStarts & Finishes in Stark County Fairgrounds in Canton\, OH.Presented by The Crazy Cucumber | Organized by LHG Productions | Timed by RacePenguin \n\n\n\nGet ready for the most dill-lightful race in Canton! The Iron Pickle 5K kicks off the morning of Canton Pickle Fest. \n\n\n\n🥒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! \n\n\n\nA lot of our fans asked for it… so here it is! The 2nd Annual The Iron Pickle 5K is ready to go\, and we can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\nWant 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! \n\n\n\nAfter you finish\, join us for the festival to get to the heart of Canton Pickle Fest\, starting at 10 AM.  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! \n\n\n\n🙋 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 and if you’d like to participate this year (partial refund after the event) or next year event (email coupon when next year is open) your get a $10 discount as a thank-you! \n\n\n\nIf you would like to volunteer at our event to help it run smoothly\, or know someone else who does\, please go to this link volunteer page to signup. \n\n\n\n🌟 WHAT MAKES THIS 5K UNIQUE? 🌟 \n\n\n\n✅ Pickle-Themed Fun – Dress in green or go all out in a pickle costume for a chance to win prizes! \n\n\n\n✅ Awesome SWAG – Every participant gets a race shirt\, bib\, and a finisher medal (because you earned that pickle power!). \n\n\n\n✅ End the Race and Start the Pickle Fest – Cross the finish and head up to directly to the Canton Pickle Fest!  Enjoy local vendors\, live entertainment\, and all the briny goodness. Awards will be announced on stage at 9:15 AM. \n\n\n\n✅ Live Timing & Awards – Top finishers in each category will be recognized on the RacePenguin App. \n\n\n\n✅ 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. 🥫❤️ \n\n\n\nNot sure if you should sign up? Don’t get into a pickle over the details. The Iron Pickle 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. \n\n\n\nFor complete information regarding WHATEVER RACE\, please visit the race website. \n\n\n\n🎉 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! \n\n\n\nAdmission is free (parking is $2). Run the race and get early access to Canton’s most popular pickle event of the year! \n\n\n\nThis isn’t your average 5K.🥒 This is the Iron Pickle 5K!  Let’s run! 🏃‍♀️ Let’s pickle! 🥒 Let’s party! 🎉 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice ScheduleLittle Pickle Dash5KVirtualThrough April 15th$20$25$40Through April 30th$20$30$40Through May29th$25$35$40Through Race Day$30$40$40\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events7:00am: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins7:45am: Little Pickle Dash Starts – 200 Yards8:00am: 5k Run / Walk Begins9:15am: Awards Ceremony10:00am: Canton Pickle Fest\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-Race Packet Pickup \n\n\n\nMay 29th: 4:00pm – 6:00pm @ Stark County Fairgrounds\, Exhibition Building305 Wertz Ave NW\, Canton\, OH US 44708\n\n\n\nSWAG \n\n\n\n👕 Shirts:Our 5K we offer t-shirt sizes Youth Small to Large and Adult Small to 2X-Large\, plus we have $5 discount for a no shirt option.  For the Little Pickle Dash only Youth Small to Large\, plus we have $5 discount for a no shirt option. \n\n\n\nT-Shirts will be limited after May 11 with limited selections! \n\n\n\n🏅 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Map \n\n\n\nhttps://track.rtrt.me/map/RP-THE-IRON-PICKLE-5K-26 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards \n\n\n\n🏆 Awards: Awards can be picked up at 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.  \n\n\n\nBest Dressed honors will go to the pickle-loving participant with the most creative costume — so dress to impress! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n – Register\n\n\n\n – Donate  ACRFB\n\n\n\n – Results\n\n\n\n – Facebook\n\n\n\n – Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRace registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
URL:https://racepenguin.com/events/the-iron-pickle-5k/
LOCATION:Stark County Fairgrounds\, 305 Wertz Ave NW\, Canton\, Ohio\, 44708\, United States
CATEGORIES:5k,Challenge Series,Running,Virtual Race
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