18 events in Stark County, Ohio
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18 events in Stark County-
Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 7:00 PMSee full details
Three different chances to run a FAST mile. The course is 40% flat and 60% downhill. Start line is located at K1 Speed in Jackson Township near the Akron-Canton Airport.
Race Dates are Sunday, March 15th at 7:00pm / Sunday, June 7th at 7:00pm / Sunday, September 13th at 7:00pm
Event shirt included for those who register for ALL THREE MILES. Limited quantity of shirts available at each single event.
The 1 mile course will be measured using USATF standard measuring procedures to ensure accuracy and will be a USATF Certified Course.
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Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 9:30 AMSee full details
Part of the Get Lucky 50/50 event. Partnering with Race Brimstone. Join us for this NEW event in Canal Fulton. All ages and all abilities welcome!
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YOUR CHOICE of Gold or Green Event Shirt - Must order by March 4th. Green shirts after.
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Great Finisher Medal
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Post-Race Festivities
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Every 7th Finisher receives the GOLD Pot O' Gold Finisher Medal
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Overall and Age Group Awards
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Earn Run to You Racing Series Points
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The 5K is part of the Get Lucky 50/50 event
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FAST 5K course in Canal Fulton at St Helena Heritage Park
READ THE FINAL RUNNER INSTRUCTIONS HERE
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Dear Runner/Walker,
Join Friends of Stark Parks for The Canalway Classic Spring Peeper Saturday, March 28, 2026 starting at 8:30 a.m. in St. Helena Park in Canal Fulton. This family-friendly walk/run 2 mile, 5 mile, or combo 2 + 5 mile race is a major fundraiser for Friends of Stark Parks.
Money raised from this event allows Friends of Stark Parks to support the following projects for Stark Parks in 2026:
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Sippo Valley Bridge/Culvert 6A
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Quail Hollow Boardwalks
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Accessible Transportation for Park Events
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Kayak Vending Machine
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2026 Summer Serenades
We hope you are able to join us for this fun event!
The Friends of Stark Parks Race Team
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Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 3:00 PMSee full details
Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.
Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.
Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.
Makeup Date Information: 5/24/2026
Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.
Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):
Pre-K 50 Yard Dash
Pre-K 75 Yard Dash
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
2nd & 3rd Grade
4th & 5th Grade
6th to 8th Grade
Challenger
Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!
#GetUpandGo
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Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 7:30 PMSee full details
Join us for our FOURTH annual “Keyed Up 5k” walk/run on FRIDAY, April 24th, at 8pm, sponsored by the Vocal Patrons Association at GlenOak High School!
Our 5k is a relaxed evening event and walkers, joggers, and runners of all ages and abilities are welcome to join us! The 2026 edition features a return of last year’s popular "GLOW MODE", powered by neon, loud colors, and your own energy and style as you run, walk, or crawl along the course starting and ending at GlenOak stadium.
Back this year is the "fun run" for kids 12 and under who aren't ready to walk or run through the 5k!
This year we are moving away from timing all runners, and focusing on moving, music, and celebrating our choral arts programs together. The top 3 men and top 3 women runners will have recorded times and receive trophies, and all other participants will note their own times as they cross the finish line and join the celebration!
Vocal Patrons Association raises funds to support the vocal arts programs at GlenOak, and 100% of money raised goes to provide direct financial support for the choral programs throughout Plain Local Schools. We hope you will join us as we move in harmony together!
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Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Rotary Club of Canal Fulton's 18th Annual Mother of All Races 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk! - all will start and end at Northwest High School (8580 Erie Ave N, Canal Fulton, OH 44614) at 8:00 AM.
Special Pricing for Mother/Daughter and Mother/Son Teams! Maximum 2 person team!
Schedule:
Friday, May 8 at Northwest Field House
5:00-7:00 PM - Pre-Packet Pickup
Saturday, May 9 at Northwest High School
6:30 AM - Packet Pickup/Registration
8:00 AM - 10K & 5K Start
9:00 AM - 5K Awards
9:15 AM - 10K Awards
Performance Gender Short Sleeve, Unisex Long Sleeve, or Hooded Sweatshirt:
Gender Short Sleeve Performance T-Shirt included with registration. For an upcharge you can get a Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt ($5 add-on) or Hooded Sweatshirt ($15 add-on) instead. Sizing chart is available below! Discount of $5 is available for no shirt option. Choices are limited after April 20, not all sizes will be available!
Events Awards are given in the follow Categories:
-TOP 3 OVERALL Mother/Daughter Team and Mother/Son Team
-TOP 3 OVERALL WOMEN & MEN in 10K, 5K Run/Walk, & 5K Competitive Walk,
-TOP 3 FOR EACH AGE GROUP in 10K & 5K Run/Walk
(14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over)
-TOP 1 FOR EACH AGE GROUP in 5K Competitive Walk
(19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over)
Course:
Races are routed through the picturesque, historic and natural beauty of downtown Canal Fulton, OH and along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath. See below links for course certifications.
Organization:
This year the Rotary Club of Canal Fulton is celebrating its 99th year of living out the motto of "Service Above Self". It is during seasons of difficulty and uncertainty that civic clubs like Rotary are essential to come alongside those in need of a helping hand. To help support those in need as well as other community programs, we will again host our major fundraising event the Mother of All Races, a 5K and 10K race to be held on May 10, 2024, the Saturday before Mother's Day.
Over 90 percent of our Rotary's funding is distributed each year to those individuals in need, throughout our community.
Our primary source of revenue for these and other programs stems from the Mother of All Races 5k and 10k race. Donations can also be given donation link above, donations can also be made through the registration process.
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Fri, May 29, 2026 at 12:00 AMSee full details
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!
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Sun, Jun 14, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Training Camp 5K - Sunday, June 14th - Pro Football Hall of Fame
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Pace Leaders at ALL events to help you get your PR
Age Groups extended to 85+
Finish Line PARTY
RACE MORNING PICKUP FOR ALL EVENTS + ADVANCED PICKUP
AWARDS - Medals will be awarded to those who cross the finish line. Overall and Age Group Awards for the Top 5 Men/Women Overall, the Top M/F Master, Top M/F Grand Master, Top M/F Senior, and groups 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 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+
EVENT SWAG - The 5K will feature a short sleeve tri-blend shirt.
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Every Saturday at 9:00 AM
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
2026 Minerva Strong Race Information
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 8:00 PMSee full details
12th Annual MINERVASTRONG Memorial 5K
Friday NIGHT GLOW RUN July 17, 2026
Following the accident on November 22, 2014, that took the lives of three Minerva students, A’liyia Hancock,
Storm Angione & Savannah Russell, a scholarship was created in their memory. Due to the overwhelming
success from our sponsors and races the MINERVASTRONG Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded over
$77,000 to graduating seniors. The prosperity of this fund depends solely on donations and participation from
this race. We hope you will join us this year as we continue to honor the lives of our three lost Lion’s.
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Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
The Classic Kickoff 6K
Highlighting the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Pace Leaders at ALL events to help you get your PR
Age Groups extended to 85+
RACE MORNING PICKUP FOR ALL EVENTS + ADVANCED PICKUP
AWARDS - Medals will be awarded to those who cross the finish line. In addition, there will be overall and age group prizes and special prizes for all
EVENT SWAG - The 6K will feature a short sleeve tri-blend shirt.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series is a community wide effort to improve the health, wellness, and fitness of the Canton area through running and walking. The Race Series will feature four unique events throughout the year that are family friendly and welcome participants of all ages and abilities. The Race Series kicks off in late April 2025 and will conclude with a two-day event at the end of August in downtown Canton. The series is produced by Run to You Racing, which means you can expect a quality event with great race swag!
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Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 6:30 AMSee full details
Welcome to Year THREE of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series
HALL OF FAME HALF MARATHON & TEAM RELAY
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Pace Leaders at ALL events to help you get your PR
Age Groups extended to 85+
RACE MORNING PICKUP FOR ALL EVENTS + ADVANCED PICKUP
AWARDS - Medals will be awarded to those who cross the finish line. In addition, there will be overall and age group prizes and special prizes for all
The 3 Person Team Relay, which will be run at the same time as the Half Marathon. Relay legs of 4.3 miles, 2.5 miles, and 6.3 miles will results in FAST times AND provide an activity for runners who do not want to take on the Half Marathon. All team members will receive our famous Finisher RING Medal.
EVENT SWAG - The Half Marathon & Team Relay will feature a short sleeve unisex shirt
HALF / RELAY PACE TEAM TIMES - 1:30 / 1:35 / 1:40 / 1:45 / 1:50 / 1:55 / 2:00 / 2:10 / 2:20 / 2:30 / 2:45 / 3:00
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series is a community wide effort to improve the health, wellness, and fitness of the Canton area through running and walking. The Race Series will feature four unique events throughout the year that are family friendly and welcome participants of all ages and abilities. The Race Series kicks off in late April 2025 and will conclude with a two-day event at the end of August in downtown Canton. The series is produced by Run to You Racing, which means you can expect a quality event with great race swag!
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Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
2026 - Monkey See Monkey Do! How far can your team go in 24 hours?
This is a 4 person / 8 person team relay event. You decide how to break up the miles. Some will run 1 mile at a time. Some will run a few miles at once. Stay for the full 24 hours or just however long you want to stay. It is up to you! Each team will have a 10x10 space to set up a tent / team site.
The Lone Ape - You can also run the event SOLO. Just remember that it is a SELF-SUPPORTED effort. We are not an Ultra. Yes, there will be water, Gatorade, and snacks under the pavilion about 100 meters away from the course.
COURSE
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A 1 mile loop course at Veterans Park in Plain Township
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We will run Counter Clockwise
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There is the mildly challenging "Gorilla Hill" at the start but then a crazy long downhill that follows
SWAG
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Participants receive a great event shirt
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A cool finisher medal
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Food during the event
AWARDS
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Top Team in the below categories
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Open Men / Masters Men
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Open Women / Masters Women
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Open Coed / Masters Coed
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** Masters means all runners over 40. If ONE runner is under 40 then you are an Open team
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Final Awards will be available in the pavilion 5 minutes after the event
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Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 8:40 AMSee full details
Come Join the 5th Annual Sancta Clara Nun Run! October 18, 2025
The 5K will run through the neighboring streets, the Middlebranch trail and finally through the monastery grounds with many cheering nuns!
The awards ceremony with refreshments and food will follow at St. George's reception hall.
We have a shirt only option for those who cannot run or walk the course but still would like to support the Poor Clares sisters.
Strollers are welcome and a free kids fun run starts at 8:40 followed by the 5K at 9:00.
All proceeds will benefit The Sancta Clara Monastery & it's renovations. Donations can be made by going to www.poorclares.org.
Donations can also be made through the donate button on the registration page.
Please note due to fire code regulations and parking the registration is limited to the first 300 participants!
Schedule:
Location - St George Byzantine Catholic, 1121 44th St NE, Canton, OH, 44714
7:30 AM - Packet Pickup Opens
8:40 AM - Free 100 Yards Kids Fun Run
9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Starts follow by the Award Ceremony
Awards:
All Finishers get a running nun medal!
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Age Groups Male & Female: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over
See the course map here!
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Sun, Oct 25, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Welcome to the 6th Annual Haunted Forest Marathon Weekend
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Family Friendly / Themed event featuring a Full Marathon (26.2 miles), a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), and 5K (3.1 miles).
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First mile on the road / remainder of the race on hard packed crushed limestone and blacktop. Marathon has a total of 57 feet of elevation over the 26.2 mile distance!
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A GREAT Boston Qualifier which includes a SECOND medal if you qualify on race day. 18% of our 2025 Marathon participants qualified for Boston.
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AWARDS handed out on a rolling basis throughout the morning
Don't forget our "Smash the PR PUMPKIN" activity if you run a personal best on our course.
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Sat, Nov 07, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
CANTON RUCK RUN 5K
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Plain Township Memorial Park
Year Two. Bigger Mission. Deeper Impact.
The Canton RUCK RUN 5K is more than a race — it’s a community-driven movement built to honor service, support local veterans, and bring people together with purpose.
Whether you ruck, run, or walk, every step you take helps strengthen the lives of those who served our country and the organizations that support them right here in our community.
In our inaugural year, this event sold out in just 100 days, raised $4,000 for local veterans’ service organizations, and rallied volunteers to adopt 30 local veterans’ families during the holidays — filling Christmas tree tags and collecting food and toys for the SAM Center.
Year Two is about building on that momentum.
Our goal for 2026 is to double participation, expand sponsorship support, and honor even more veterans along the course — and we invite you to be part of building what comes next.
WHO THIS RACE IS FOR
Veterans & active duty service members
Civilians who want to move with meaning
Walkers, runners, ruckers, families, students, and teams
Anyone who believes honoring service is worth showing up for
You don’t have to be fast.
You don’t have to carry weight.
You just have to care.
WHERE THE IMPACT GOES
Proceeds from the Canton RUCK RUN 5K directly benefit local veterans’ service organizations, including:
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SAM Center
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Veterans Service Commission
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Other local veterans organizations serving Stark County
Your registration supports real people, real families, and real needs — right here at home.
FINISHER MEDALS
All race finishers will receive a custom 2026 Canton Ruck Run 5K medal — a meaningful keepsake symbolizing participation, purpose, and impact.
TRIBUTE SIGNS – HONOR A HERO
Tribute Signs are a powerful way to honor a veteran who has impacted your life or to show your organization’s support.
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$30 per Tribute Sign
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Include the veteran’s name and branch of service
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Signs are displayed prominently along the course
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Participants may take their sign home after the race
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Organizations purchasing tribute signs should email their logo to:
Proceeds from Tribute Signs directly benefit local veterans’ service organizations.
SAVE THE DATE — REGISTER EARLY
This is a race people plan for — and it fills fast.
Register early, invite others, and be part of a growing tradition that honors service and strengthens our community year after year.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, veteran spotlights, sponsor highlights, and event announcements.
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Sun, Dec 13, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Welcome to the 2026 HOLIDAY DUO!
Two events working together to provide an AWESOME Holiday Experience for you.
Register for any of the events here. A special discounted rate if you register for both races PLUS you will receive a special gift for doing the Combo Entry. We will announce the gift as we get closer to December!
SPIRIT OF THE SEASON - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH - 9:00AM START
The 2026 Spirit of the Season 5K continues in 2025. We are looking forward to hosting the event at the William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum.
All participants will receive our event KNIT HAT as part of the registration. OPTIONAL event shirts are also for sale during the registration process.
THE FROSTY FROLIC 5K - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH - 5:00PM START
The Frosty Frolic is a great family friendly 5k where you will be able to see the Christmas lights as you run along Stadium Park Dr. After you finish enjoy cookies and hot chocolate! Runners are encouraged to wear their holiday favorites such as an ugly sweater, holiday costume, or Santa hat!!