Rocket Run 5K

The HERO 5K Run/Walk is a looped 3.1 mile run-walk along 13th street in Perry Township on Monday, May 25. This is the 12th year for the HERO 5K Run/Walk and is an event in conjunction with the Perry Township Flags of Freedom and Perry Project Group. All participants are encouraged to sign up before race day. Race day registration is $45.00.

Shirts:

We offer size Youth Small to Large and Adult Small to 3X-Large, plus we have $5 discount for a no shirt option. T-Shirts will be limited after May 10 with limited selections.

Medals:

All participants will receive a medal! We offer a no participation medal option for a $5 discount, please select during the registration process if your not interested in receiving a medal.

Packet Pickup is Race Day only!

7:00-8:30 AM - Perry High School, 3737 13th St SW, Massillon, OH 44646

5K Run/Walk:

Starts: 8:30 AM - 13th St by the Perry Township Police Department

Finish: Perry High School, 3737 13th St SW, Massillon, OH 44646

Awards: There are no duplicate awards!

3 Overall Male/Female

3 Male/Female in each of the following Age Groups: 9 & under, 10-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29,30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over.

1 Male/Female in the following Specialty Categories

-Military (Active/Veteran/Retired Combined)

-Fire/EMT

-Law Enforcement

-Wheelchair Hand Push

-Wheelchair Hand Crank

This will be a 5K race through the trails of the Norma Johnson Center located outside of Dover Ohio. Parking for the event, registration, check in, awards ceremony will all take place at the Yellowbrick on 39, an adjoining community business. Check in and day of registrations for the race will be from 8am to 9:15am. There will be a table located near the stage and barn at our host venue Yellowbrick on 39. Racers will walk a short distance to the starting line at the Norma Johnson Center Preservation Kiosk near the yellow barn. Racers should be at race starting line no later than 9:20am. The race will begin at 9:30am. The course will be mostly grass with some mulched, rooted or dirt areas. The terrain will be flat, a few steps, on a grade or up and down hills. Participants will be guaranteed a free t-shirt if registered through mail or online by May 3, 2026. Those who register after this date will not be guaranteed a free t-shirt. Overall race winners will be presented an award

along with age category winners. A drawing for door prizes will also occur during the awards ceremony.

Looking for family fun on a Friday night?

🚒The 18th Annual Shearer's Food Chip Chase 5K Run/Walk will be held in downtown Brewster with a Kids Fun Run (this is an unmeasured, approx. 100-yard fun run.) All proceeds from the event will benefit the Brewster Fireman Association.

Schedule - Friday, May 29th, 2026

5:30PM - Packet Pickup/Race Day Registration

7:00PM - The Chip Off the Old Block Kids Run

7:30PM - The 5K Run/Walk will start

🎆Bring the family to join us for RAFFLES, runners' bags, door prizes, race refreshments, the Brewster Fireman's Festival (with carnival rides, fair food, live bands, FIREWORKS, and more)- and a GREAT SUMMER RACE!

We offer a family discount of $5 after the first registrant for the 5K event! Discount is automatically applied when checking out with the same account.

Before the big 'taters run, the little ones can be a "Chip Off the Old Block," and participate in the Kids Fun Run- for kids 8 & under! All "little Chips" will receive a t-shirt, medal, and finishers goodie bag!

Shirts are only guaranteed to those who register by 05-13-2026!

Race day registration and packet-pick up is held at the starting line located East of the Brewster Fire Department (110 Main St SE, Brewster, OH 44613) in downtown Brewster. All racers will finish in Bimeler Park where refreshments and awards will be held.

Brewster is located on State Route 93, and Bimeler Park is located directly across from the Bell Stores, behind the Brewster Moose.

Awards:

5K Run/ Walk:

Top 3 Overall Male & Female

Top 3 Overall Male & Female Wheelchair

Top 3 Male & Female in Age Groups 9 and Under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, & 85 and Over

Support/Donations:

Proceeds from this event support the Brewster Fireman Association!

Donations can be made to the Fireman's Association by using the donation link.

Donations can also be made to the Fireman's Association through the registration process.

Virtual 5K Run/Walk:

Can't attend our event? We offer a virtual option so you can participant anywhere. Items for the virtual option will be shipped after the event by June 15 and should be received by June 20. Virtual times can be posted from May 29 to June 15!

📣Volunteers: 📣

Volunteers are welcome and needed! It takes many wonderful people to make a race happen and we would love for you to be one of them. If you, or someone you know would like to volunteer please use the signup page under our link: Volunteer Signup. There are many stations available!

Find your stride as we race through the Southeast neighborhood, kicking off at the Southeast Community Playground. Join the 5k fun and walk or run to help Habitat continue its work in Southeast Canton. All are welcome for a morning of getting active and building communities together. If you have littles that don't need a race bib, bring them to walk/run with you! Register by May 5 to guarantee a Southeast Stride t-shirt.

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+