🥒The Iron Pickle 5K🥒
Run. Pickle. Conquer.
This isn’t your average 5K.
This is a pickle-powered fun run built for runners, walkers, families, and anyone who loves a good time.
🏃♀️ Enjoy an early summer run or walk.
🥒 Zen out and become one with the Pickle.
🎉 Party after at the best community festival ever!
Canton Pickle Fest 5K – The Iron Pickle 5K
Date: May 30, 2026
Race Start: 8:15 AM
Location: Stark County Fairgrounds, Canton, Ohio
Presented by: Canton Pickle Fest
Sponsored by: The Crazy Cucumber
Start at the Stark County Fairgrounds and finish at the happiest place on Earth… Canton Pickle Fest!
Take on the Iron Pickle Challenge!
Upgrade your race to carry
The Crazy Cucumber pickles
or a
A giant inflatable pickle
Earn the title of The Iron Pickle Challenger.
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Join us for what’s become
Canton’s most dill-lightful summer tradition!
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Shirts:
We offer t-shirt sizes Youth Small to Large & Adult Small to
2X-Large, plus we have $5 discount for a no shirt option.
T-Shirts will be limited after May 11 with limited selections!
Medals:
All participants will receive a pickle medal!
🎽 Register Now & $ave
Don’t wait—register by April 30 to lock in discounted pricing and guarantee your preferred shirt size!
The Iron Pickle 5K – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!
Registration is $25.00 now through April 14,
$30.00 from April 15 to April 30, and
$35.00 from May 1 to May 30.
Virtual Race* - $40.00
Little Pickle Run- $20 - Open to Ages 8 and under
Add the Iron Pickle Challenge for $5.00 to carry either a giant inflated pickle or an actual container of pickles during the race.*
*Virtual runner packets won’t include pickles or an inflated pickle.
