On Your Mark, Get Set, Go Run in Stark County

Jan 12, 2023

There are so many running events in Stark County in 2023. From a full marathon to family-friendly runs, your list of races to register for this season is sure to grow a little longer!

No matter what season it is, it's always the perfect time to hit the trails and explore a new community in Stark County with a 5K or even a full Marathon. Spend time with friends or create a new family tradition with one of these events.

Super Valentine's Day 5K

February 12
Downtown Canton
A truly unique event. This is a TWO Person Team competition. Everyone runs together and we combine your finish times. Let's celebrate Super Bowl Sunday AND Valentine's Day! We will START and FINISH inside of the Canton Memorial Civic Center! Registration includes a custom event shirt, finisher medal, hot chocolate, chocolate, and race entry.

Louisville St. Patrick's Day 5K

March 11
Louisville
Think Green! The Louisville St. Patrick's Day 5K is back, Saturday, March 11th, 2023. Start your spring with something green and help support up-and-coming runners. The 5K course is mostly flat. Starting in front of Louisville High School, and winding through the scenic Metzger Park, along the Nickleplate Trail and finishing back at the high school. The race time is 10:00 AM and as always we will have refreshments afterward.

Canalway Classic Spring Peeper

April 1
Canal Fulton
A fun-filled 5 Mile and 2 Mile race celebrating and benefiting Stark Parks at St. Helena Heritage Park. Registration includes Custom Event Shirt, Finisher Medals for both the 2 Mile and 5 Mile, Race Bib, Post Race Food.

Keyed Up 5K

April 15
Canton
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON

Hall of Fame Marathon

May 6 & 7
Downtown Canton
Be a part of the greatest race around in its final edition! The Marathon is a full 26.2-mile event that will take you on a scenic journey of Canton, OH. Runners will finish at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and will travel a pure out and back course. Get signed up before it is too late for the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, or Team Relay to experience this legendary race around Canton one last time!

Mother of All Races

May 13
Canal Fulton
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
Come celebrate Mother's Day Weekend when the Canal Fulton Rotary presents the “Mother of All Races” 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, 5K Competitive Walk. There is special pricing for Mother/Daughter and Mother/Son teams.

Girls on the Run Community

May 13
Canton
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
The Girls on the Run COMMUNITY Race is your chance to run on the same course at the same time as our Program runners! The race is open to ALL Men and Women.

Hero Run 5K

May 29
Massillon
The HERO 5K Run/Walk is a looped 3.1-mile run-walk along 13th street in Perry Township on Monday, May 29. This is the 9th for the HERO 5K Run/Walk and is an event in conjunction with the Perry Township Flags of Freedom.

Eagle Up Ultra Marathon

June 3
Canal Fulton
Based at Canal Fulton's St. Helena Park, the course is flat and fast ... on the Olde Muskingum and Ralph Regula Towpath Trails. There's plenty of shade and the scenery is beautiful. Stark County's only 24-hour endurance race. You have 24 hours to complete 100 miles, 100 kilometers (62 miles), the 50/50 ... [50 Miles, then 50 Kilometers], 50 miles or 50 kilometers (31 miles). Compete as an individual or relay team. Registration is available for 4-person and 8-person relay teams for the 100 miles.

Lake Township FISH 5K

June 10
Uniontown
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
The Lake Township FISH 5K course. The 3.1 mile (5K) road course begins and ends at the Lake Blue Streak Football Stadium (658 Market Ave N, Uniontown, OH 44685). Participants can choose to participate in a timed 5K Run, a timed 5K Competitive Walk (ABSOLUTELY no running or jogging), Fun Walk, or in an untimed 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Walk. All volunteers and registrants must park across the street from the stadium in the lot to the north of the school/library.

North Canton YMCA's 4th of July 5K

July 4
North Canton
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
Be a part of Stark County's landmark run, the North Canton YMCA July 4th Race! We welcome athletes of all ages and abilities, and have a separate starting time for wheelchair participants.

Women's 6K Festival

July 15
Canton
All women of ALL abilities are welcome to participate! We will be running a 6K course (3.73 miles) that starts at Malone University and finishes at Centennial Plaza in Downtown Canton. Men are welcome to join us in our Virtual Event!

En-Rich-Ment 5K

July 22
Downtown Canton
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
The perfect 5K run/walk in conjunction with the African American Festival in Downtown Canton.

CAK5K on the Runway

August 6
Canton
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
Enjoy a unique view of the Akron-Canton Airport, from the runway! Join family, friends, and fellow aviation enthusiasts as you watch aircraft depart and arrive from CAK while on the flattest course in the region.

Lee Sternberg XC Classic

August 9
East Canton
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
Great season warmup with a high school focus but open to all.

G.L.O. 5K & Moonlight Market

August 11
Hartville
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
The evening will start with the 5K race and Moonlight Market starting at 6:00. Enjoy live music, hand-crafted vendors, food trucks, and much more! End the fun filled evening with friends and family by watching the fireworks show beginning at 10:00!

Royal Docks Backyard Crusher 5K

August 25
North Canton
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
A Friday night 5K with loads of fun! Enjoy a pint of Backyard Crusher, live music, and crazy contests after the race.

Santa Clara Nun Run

October 21
Canton
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
The Poor Clares came to Canton in 1946 and we look forward to celebrating with our 5K run/walk. The 5K will run in the neighboring streets, the Middlebranch trail and finally through the monastery grounds with many cheering nuns.

The Haunted Forest Marathon

October 29
Canal Fulton
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
The Sequel will be held in Canal Fulton, Ohio. The race will consist of a full marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles), and a 5K (3.1 miles). The event will be heavily themed with a spooky starting line, tombstone mile markers, zombie water stations, and props all along the course. We will be running on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath from St Helena Heritage Park.

Perry Rotary Turkey Trot

November 23
Canton
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
Come join the Perry Twp. Rotarians and the Perry Community on Thanksgiving Morning. This is a 5K Run/Walk, Competitive Walk, & Little Gobbler Run at Central Catholic High School, 4824 Tuscarawas St. W, Canton, OH 44708. This annual event has become a family event that hosts over 2800 runners/walkers and their families each year.

Spirit of the Season 5K

December 2
Hall of Fame Village
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
Please join us for the Spirit of the Season 5K that will enable families to walk or run the grounds of the Village. A special finish line camera will put the faces of all participants on the video board inside the stadium.

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Willis Brienza

Creative Coordinator

Willis Brienza is the Creative Coordinator for Visit Canton. He enjoys movies, music, sports, and spending time with friends and family! Willis resides in Alliance with his fiance, Rosie, and their two dogs! Have an update or comment about the blog? Reach out at willisb@visitcanton.com.

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