11 walking events in Stark County, Ohio

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Canalway Classic Spring Peeper [runsignup.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Description
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...
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:
- Sippo Valley Bridge/Culvert 6A
- Quail Hollow Boardwalks
- Accessible Transportation for Park Events
- Kayak Vending Machine
- 2026 Summer Serenades
We hope you are able to join us for this fun event!

The Friends of Stark Parks Race Team
2 Miles 5 Miles Run Walk
123 Tuscarawas St NW, Stark County, Ohio, 44614, United States
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Sippo Lake parkrun [parkrun.us]
Every Saturday at 8:00 AM

Description

parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

5k parkrun Run Walk
sippo lake park north, 5712 12th St. NW, Stark County, Ohio, 44646, United States
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Keyed Up 5K - GLOW MODE [runsignup.com]
Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Description

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,...

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!

1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk
1801 Schneider St NE, Stark County, Ohio, 44721, United States
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Mother of All Races [racepenguin.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

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...

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.

5k 10k Run Walk
Stark County, Ohio, 44614, United States
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Shearer's Chip Chase [racepenguin.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
Fri, May 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Description

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...

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!

5k Fun Run Run Virtual Walk Wheelchair
110 MAIN ST SE, Stark County, Ohio, 44613, United States
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2026 Minerva Strong 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk [gopherarun.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Description

2026 Minerva Strong Race Information

1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk
501 Almeda Avenue, Stark County, Ohio, 44657, United States
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2026 Minerva Strong 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk [gopherarun.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Description

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 &...

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.

1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk
501 Almeda Avenue, Stark County, Ohio, 44657, United States
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The Classic Kickoff 6K [runsignup.com]
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 7:30 AM

Description

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...

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!

6k Run Walk
2121 George Hallas Dr NW, Stark County, Ohio, 44708, United States
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Hall of Fame Half Marathon/Relay - Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series [runsignup.com]
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Description

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...

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!

13.1 Miles Half Marathon Relay Run Walk
2121 George Hallas Dr NW, Stark County, Ohio, 44708, United States
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Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run [runsignup.com]
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 8:40 AM

Description

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...

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!

5k Fun Run Run Trail Walk
1121 44th St NE, Stark County, Ohio, 44714, United States
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Canton Run Ruck 5K [runsignup.com]
Sat, Nov 07, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Description
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...
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:
- SAM Center
- Veterans Service Commission
- 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.
- $30 per Tribute Sign
- Include the veteran’s name and branch of service
- Signs are displayed prominently along the course
- Participants may take their sign home after the race
- Organizations purchasing tribute signs should email their logo to:
ruckrun5kohio@gmail.com

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.

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1 Miles 5k Run Walk
1801 Schneider St NE, Stark County, Ohio, 44721, United States
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Local Clubs & Organizations

David YMCA Phantoms Club

[ymcastark.org] [usaswimming.org]
USA Swimming Club. 14 members.

Swim

Contact: dnist@ymcastark.org
7389 Caritas Cir NW, Stark County, Ohio, 44646-9118, United States
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Phone: +1 330-830-6275

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