Canton Run Ruck 5K

Name: Canton Run Ruck 5K
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Canton, Ohio

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Canton, Ohio, United States

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About the Event

🇺🇸 Come Join Us for Year Two!

Join us on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, at Plain Township Memorial Park for the CANTON RUCK RUN 5K!

Whether you ruck, run, or walk, this event is a powerful way to show gratitude to the brave men and women who’ve served our country. Bring your family, friends, and teammates to move with purpose—all while honoring those who’ve sacrificed for our freedom.

💙 Proceeds directly benefit local veterans’ charities.
🎖️ Every step is in honor of our heroes.

Medals

All race finishers will receive a unique 2026 Ruck Run 5K medal as a keepsake of your achievement and support.

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Tribute Signs

Tribute Signs are a way to thank those special veterans in your life (or to show your organization's support). Please be sure to enter your veteran's name and indicate which branch of the service they served. Each sign is $30, with proceeds benefiting Honor Home, SAM Center, and other local veterans' organizations.

Note: Tribute Signs purchases for organizations should email their logos to ruckrun5kohio@gmail.com.

All signs will be featured at the start of the course. You are then welcome to take the sign with you at the conclusion of the race. Thank you for your support!

Races Offered

Memorial Mile Walk

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$20.00

Adult 5K Run/Walk

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$30.00

Student 5K Run/Walk

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$30.00

Veteran Registration - 5K Run / Walk

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Canton.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 2.5° / 10.4°

wb_sunny -2.0° / 6.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.7 /

water_drop 72.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 2.5° / 10.4°

wb_sunny -2.0° / 6.3°

air 13.7 km/h

water_drop 72.7%

About Canton

Canton is a mid-sized city in Stark County, Northeast Ohio. It is best known as the birthplace of professional American football, since the Canton Bulldogs were the first professional football team.