Honda Federal Credit Union Pumpkin Dash 5K

Honda Federal Credit Union Pumpkin Dash 5K is held in Marysville, Ohio, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The main event is a 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) starting at 9:00 a.m. It is preceded at 8:55 a.m. by the Little Pumpkin Dashers, a short event for kids whose distance is not specified. With a run and walk sharing the same 5K, the field is open to competitive runners, casual joggers and walkers alike, and the kids' dash lets younger family members get their own turn before the main start.

If you are running the 5K with a time in mind, the late-morning start gives you room for a proper warm-up: ten minutes of easy jogging, a few drills and two or three short accelerations. Preparation for a race like this does not need to be complicated. Three to four weeks of consistent easy running, one weekly session of short faster repeats and a lighter final week will have you ready. Walkers and first-timers can simply aim to cover the distance comfortably a couple of times in the weeks before, then enjoy the holiday morning.