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2026 Point 5K FAQ

Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley

Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM

White House Fruit Farm, Canfield, Ohio

Can I preorder a Point 5K t-shirt to pick up at the event?

Yep! More details to come once we design the 2026 shirt!

What is the Point 5K?

The Point 5K is a lighthearted, half-kilometer (yes, 0.5K!) walk/run event supporting the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley. That’s just 1,640 feet—a little longer than the Empire State Building is tall. It’s designed to be a short, family-friendly event with a big impact.

Why participate?

Every night, up to 186 men, women, and children rely on our shelter, and hundreds more come to us daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. By joining the Point 5K, you’re helping provide meals, shelter, and hope to those in need.

What makes this event unique?

Let’s be honest: most 5Ks are "too long" lol. This walk/run is only half a kilometer—short and sweet! Plus, we’ve added fun twists, including:

• A donut stop at the halfway point

• A selfie station

• A Point 5K sticker cling for all participants

• Family-friendly fun all around the farm!

How much does it cost?

Just $5 per person! We want to make sure families and groups can join in the fun without breaking the bank.

When and where is the event?

• Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026

• Time: 10:00 AM start

• Location: White House Fruit Farm, Canfield, OH

• Parking: Free and available on-site

• Route: A scenic walk around the pond, so wear comfy shoes

Are pets allowed?

Unfortunately, White House Fruit Farm does not allow pets on the property. Service animals are permitted in accordance with ADA guidelines.

Can I help raise more money for the Mission?

Yes! You can sign up as a fundraiser when you register and share your personal fundraising link with friends and family. Every dollar raised helps support life-changing services at the Rescue Mission. Need help getting started? Call us at 330-744-5485 x503—we’d love to help.

Will there be same-day registration?

We recommend registering in advance to guarantee your goodies! It makes our development team super nervous not to know exactly how many donuts to pre-order from White House, so it helps to have folks preregistered.

Is this event timed or competitive?

HaHa! Nope! This is a just-for-fun event. No timing chips, no medals—just a great time for a great cause. There are some people who choose to run and we make sure that they are at the line first and clear out to make room for everyone who wants to just enjoy the simple walk on the farm.

What should I bring?

• Comfortable walking shoes that are appropriate for the farm (they may get a little dirty if the ground is wet)

• A fun attitude

• Water bottle (but we’ll also have a hydration station)

• Your camera or phone for those great photo ops!

Is the event stroller-friendly and wheelchair-accessible?

Mostly! The route around the pond and in the tree area is grass and accessible for strollers and wheelchairs when the ground is hard and dry. It is an outdoor path, so please plan accordingly based on weather and terrain. And even if the ground is soft, there is plenty of fun near the starting line with music, a selfie station, and more!

Who can participate?

Everyone! Kids, teens, adults, grandparents—all ages are welcome. The more, the merrier!

More questions?

Give us a call or email. 330-744-5485 X 506 or [email protected]

Join us in celebrating Caitlin Yager's life and her love for running with this unique race! The 13th annual Run for Caitlin 5K and 3K will take place on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, at 9:00am at Canfield High School. The address for the school is: 100 Cardinal Drive, Canfield, Ohio 44406.

Your registration includes a unique finisher medal, race swag bag, tickets for basket raffle, refreshments and a DJ! An optional specially designed dry-fit race shirt is also available for purchase. Shirt cost is $15 additionally. Shirt size guaranteed for those who register by JUNE 24, 2026. Shirts can also be purchased if available at the race. Be sure to register early to guarantee your shirt size! Swag bags only guaranteed to the first 200 pre-registered participants!

ALL finishers receive a unique medal!

Packet pick-up and registration take place at Second Sole in Boardman on Friday, July 24th from 11am-5pm and on race day at Canfield High School from 7:30am-8:45am.

GCXC Racing - Youngstown will provide certified courses, custom bib numbers, and a professionally chip-timed finish line.

Top three male and female finishers in the 3K and 5K will receive a special commerative award. Top 5K male and female finisher in the following age groups will also receive an additional award. 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Up.

A virtual option is also available for those participants not comfortable racing in person. The virtual event takes place from July 1st through July 31st. You may run or walk your 5K or 3K distance in any location and will be able to submit your time to [email protected].

Proceeds go towards Run for Caitlin Inc., a nonprofit corporation that awards scholarships to deserving students.

For questions or concerns, please call Maria, 330-720-1254, email at [email protected].

Join the South Range Cross Country program for the Run with the Raiders 5K & Kids Fun Run taking place on Saturday, August 8th, 2026.

• PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A CROSS COUNTRY 5K & RUNS ON THE SOUTH RANGE COURSE.

• The 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run begins at 6:30pm. The 5K begins at 7:00pm. Both events take place at South Range High School (Stadium).

• The address for the high school is: 11300 Columbiana Canfield Rd, Canfield, Ohio 44406.

• Registration for the Kids Fun Run includes a participation medal and optional event shirt.

• Registration for the 5K includes a commemorative finisher medal and event shirt.

• All proceeds benefit South Range Cross Country.

• Awards to the top three overall male and female winners and top three winners in age groups.

The Mahoning County Junior Fair presents the annual "Rooster Run 5K & Duckling Dash" taking place on Sunday, September 6th, 2026, at the Canfield Fairgrounds. The address is: 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH 44406.

• 5K registration includes an event shirt, commemorative finisher medal, chip-timed bib number and wrist band admission into the fair.

• Ducking Dash registration includes kids' finisher medal, bib number and wrist band admission into the fair.

• The Kids 1/2-mile Duckling Dash begins at 7:45am and is open to ages 12 & Under.

• The 5K will start at 8:00am.

• Both races are professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown.

Early packet pick-up will take place on Saturday, September 5th at Boardman Fleet Feet from 11:00am - 2:00pm.

Race day pickup/sign up will be from 6:45am to 7:45am at Gate F. Enter at vehicle Gate 9 and walk-in at Gate F. Race starts at Event Center near Gate F.

5K awards for top overall male and female winners as well as top three males/females in age groups:

14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & over.

All proceeds from this race will be used to support the Mahoning County Junior Fair through building and equipment improvements. With your help, we have updated goat pens, rabbit pens, poultry pens and llama pens to accommodate our growing enrollment.

This is the 22nd YUTC Event

Mill Creek Park is a very scenic and picturesque area maintained by the Ohio Metro Parks system. It is the second largest urban park in the USA - only Central Park is larger.

The current course is 95% single track past large mature trees, past lakes and waterfalls. It is mixture of short steep hills followed by runnable terrain.

There is approximately 1397 feet of elevation gain per 25K loop.

The 25K course is one loop around Mill Creek Park. The 50K course is two loops around Mill Creek Park.

This is a terrific race for the newcomers to trail running and challenging for the old veteran trail dogs.

YUTC will provide everyone with a truly memorable experience. You will find yourself stopping and snapping photo after photo to share with friends and family.

The YUTC Course:

The course begins at the Bresko Pavilion and travels clockwise around the park passing the Mill then traveling through the Covered Bridge to the aid station on the other side.

After leaving the aid station, the course travels counter clock wise around Newport Lake. The course returns to the Covered Bridge and the aid station.

After leaving the Covered Bridge aid station for the second time, the course travels clockwise back to the Wick Recreation area - to the finish line/aid station at the Bresko Pavilion.

The course will be well marked on race day. There will be white ribbon hanging from the trees, white pie plates indicating turns and water based white paint on the ground with arrows.

Notes: The course will remain approximately the same this year. The 2025 race will continue to circle Lake Newport. The original YUTC course circled the lake. The course will again circle the Lake Newport.

Registration

1. The race is capped at 250 runners. 125 runners for the 25K and 125 runners for the 50K.

2. In 2026 - there will be race day signups!

3. NO transfers for any reason! Deferments will be permitted in the case of pregnancy and post partum issues.

4. NO REFUNDS - NO EXCEPTIONS!

5. REGISTRATION NOTE: Your requested Tee Shirt size will not be guaranteed if your Race Registration is received after 5:00 PM on August 16, 2026.

Race Day Information

1. Packet pickup will begin at 6:15 AM in the parking lot at the Wick Recreation Area near the playground. (Bib numbers, tee shirts and swag)

2. There are flush toilets at the new recreation center and the golf office. Porta-johns and pit toilets are also available nearby.

NOTE: the porta-johns will be available even if the new recreation center building is open.

3. Race starts and finishes at the Wick Recreation Center – Upper Field - near the Bresko Pavilion

7:30 am start for the 50K runners and end at 4:30PM - Note - 50K runners must leave the start/finish line for their second loop by 12:30 PM.

8:00 am start for the 25K runners and end at 4:30PM

4. The park will be open. There will be other visitors in the park. Please be respectful.

5. Please remember that we are guests in Mill Creek Park. Cause no damage and do not litter.

Aid Stations

There are two aid stations at the Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic:

Covered Bridge - you will visit this aid station two times per 25K loop. The first visit is approximately 7 miles from the start. The second visit is at approximately 11 miles.

If you are running the 50K race, you will visit the Covered Bridge Aid Station two more times: at approximately mile 21.5 and approximately 25.5.

Start/Finish Line - you will visit this once for the 25K race - mile 15.5 - this will be the end of your race. You visit twice for the 50K race - once at the mile 15.5 and at the end of the race 31 miles.

NOTE: Feminine products will be available at both aid stations.

Our aid stations are manned by friendly and encouraging volunteers. The food will not be packaged – we will have nutritious and delicious cut fruit, sandwiches, snacks - water, Gatorade and other drinks

There will be an after-race party this year. We are going to celebrate in the Bresko Pavilion same as 2025.

We encourage family and friends to join you after you cross the finish line for photos and fellowship. Last year, the hillside at the finish line was covered with a cheering crowd. Waving and shouting as the runners valiantly charged up the hill to the finish. Let's continue this wonderful tradition!

Finisher Awards

In 2026, the finisher's will be a running visor marked with "YUTC 25K 50K" . A running shirt will be given to all runners during check-in and a finisher's bumper sticker will be awarded at the finish line.

To be considered a Finisher of YUTC you MUST meet these four conditions:

a. Start at the correct time for your event at Wick Recreation Area

b. Complete the entire prescribed course by running, walking or crawling under your own power. In addition, you MUST complete the course in the correct direction.

c. Complete the distance that you are registered to run (You can NOT change distances during the race)

d. Finish the race for your registered distance by 4:30 PM

NOTE: There will be two organized orientation/training runs in 2026 starting at Wick Recreation Area at 8:00 AM.

June 13, 2026

July 18, 2026