Stink Stank Stunk 5k

Join us on Memorial Day as we come together to support the fight against ALS. We will have a 5k run and walk all starting at the Strasburg Franklin park at 7am.

All proceeds go to ALS United Ohio. There currently is no cure for ALS but treatments can help manage symptoms for this progressive disease.

Shirts:

We offer size Adult Small to X-Large, plus we have $5 discount for a no shirt option. T-Shirts will be limited after May 10 with limited selections.

Schedule:

Saturday, May 23 at Cross Caffe, 201 2nd Street NW Strasburg, OH 44680

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Pre-Packet Pickup

Monday, May 25 at Strasburg Franklin Park, 4th St SE Strasburg, OH US 44680

7:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Pickup

8:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Begins

9:15 AM - Awards Ceremony (Awards to be given after everyone is finished)

10:00 AM - Memorial Day Parade

Awards:

5K Run/ Walk

Top 1 Overall Male & Female

Top 1 Male & Female in Age Groups 14-Undar, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+

This flat, fast course starts in the village and runs South out of town through the industrial park and then winds through some of the streets and alleys in the village back to the finish line.

We have the Seedling Scamper is a free kids run for ages 10 & under that takes place before the 5K. It is about 1/2 mile long, and the kids get to cross the finish line, for a photo finish for the parents. Each scamper will receive a patch at the finish line.

Proceeds from this race are to aid the Bolivar Main Street Association in putting on such events as the Strawberry Festival, the Classics on Canal car show and the Christmas on the Canal.

Shirts:

Participants can choose a unisex shirt size X-Small to 2X-Large or no shirt for $5 discount. Guarantee of race shirt up to May 15th, after that it is a first come first serve!

Schedule:

Saturday, June 6 - Event Day!

7:30 AM - Registration / Pickup Starts

8:45 AM - Seedling Scamper Starts

9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Starts

Awards:

Top 3 Overall Female & Male

Top 3 Female & Male in the following Age Groups 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+

The Canal Tavern 5k Run & Walk is a chip-timed race along the scenic Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Fort Laurens, Bolivar and the Canal Lands Park trailhead in Zoar. After the race, there will be an Octoberfest-style party on the patio of the Canal Tavern of Zoar. Proceeds from this race will benefit the development and maintenance of the Towpath Trail at Canal Lands Park in Tuscarawas County.

Racer registrations made by September 18, 2026 will receive a guaranteed free t-shirt for the race. If registered after this date, t-shirts will be handed out the day of the race on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.

Day of race sign-in and registration will be held near the Canal Lands Park trailhead and the Canal Tavern of Zoar. A shuttle will depart from the Canal Tavern at 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM to take people to Fort Laurens (starting line).

Timing by CHAMP Racing.