The 7th Annual Uptown Pumpkin Dash 5k takes place on Thanksgiving Day morning (Thursday, November 23, 2017) in the beautiful Historic Uptown District of Marysville Ohio. This event is open to runners, walkers of all skill levels. Come join us and bring your family and friends for a Thanksgiving Day Tradition of family fun and community pride. Participants will enjoy starting and finishing in the historic Uptown District while running and walking in the adjacent Marysville neighborhoods. The top 1,250 finishers in the Uptown Pumpkin Dash 5k will receive a colorful 3-inch custom medal.
The Uptown Pumpkin Dash is the culminating event of the Union County Grand Prix Series. Beginning in March, participants compete in events throughout Union County. Along the way, they earn points based on their age group. Those with the highest points at the end of the series are invited to an awards ceremony in December.