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1 Mile5K
Canton Run Ruck 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Canton, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Nov 7, 20268:30 AM | $25$30 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Adult 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Student 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $25$30 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| TEAM RUCK is for groups who want to move together with purpose. Teams complete the 5K as a unit — rucking, running, or walking | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Veteran Registration - 5K Run / Walk | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 1 Mile fee goes up to $30 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Memorial Mile Walk and Student 5K Run/Walk: $25 until Sep 30, then $30 until Nov 6.
- Adult 5K Run/Walk and TEAM RUCK is for groups who want to move together with purpose. Teams complete the 5K as a unit — rucking, running, or walking: $35 until Sep 30, then $40 until Nov 6.
- Veteran Registration - 5K Run / Walk: $30 until Sep 30, then $35 until Nov 6.
Online registration closes Nov 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Canton runs 34:42, about 11:10 a mile, based on 19 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:30 and men in 29:17.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the Memorial Mile Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 1,120 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1714 Schneider St NE, Canton, OH 44721
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsVeteran Registration - 5K Run / Walk
140
finishers
40:15
median (12:57 /mi)
20:14
winning time
49% / 51%
women / men
Memorial Mile Walk
3
finishers
1:11:07
median (71:07 /mi)
33:10
winning time
–
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Run to You Racing) for Canton Run Ruck 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Canton Run Ruck 5K?
At the 2025 Veteran Registration - 5K Run / Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 26:10 or better, the top quarter in 30:56, and half the field in 40:15; the last tenth came in after 1:00:50.
At the 2025 Memorial Mile Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 40:45 or better, the top quarter in 52:08, and half the field in 1:11:07; the last tenth came in after 1:11:07.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 52:46 | 24:36 |
| 20-29 | 26:48 | 29:48 |
| 30-39 | 30:14 | 33:38 |
| 40-49 | 38:00 | 29:54 |
| 50-59 | 30:13 | 25:39 |
| 60-69 | 49:43 | 32:33 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:56, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 39°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 66°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Canton Run Ruck 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 1714 Schneider St NE, Canton, OH 44721Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,120 feet
- Included with entry
- Event T-Shirt; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 9, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Canton Run Ruck 5K?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 140 runners finished the Veteran Registration - 5K Run / Walk; the median finish was 40:15 and the winner ran 20:14.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:56, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1714 Schneider St NE, Canton, OH 44721.
From the organizers
CANTON RUCK RUN 5K
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Plain Township Memorial Park
RUCK. RUN. WALK. HONOR.
The Canton RUCK RUN 5K is more than a race — it’s a community movement built to honor service, support local veterans, and bring people together with purpose.
Whether you ruck, run, walk, donate, purchase a tribute sign, or simply show up to thank a veteran, every action helps support local veterans and the organizations serving those who served our country right here in Stark County.
WHO THIS EVENT IS FOR
✔ Veterans & Active Duty Military
✔ Walkers, Runners & Ruckers
✔ Families, Friends, Teams & Students
✔ Anyone who believes service deserves to be honored
You don’t need to be fast.