Canton Run Ruck 5K
When is Canton Run Ruck 5K?
Canton Run Ruck 5K takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Canton, OH.
What distances does Canton Run Ruck 5K offer?
Canton Run Ruck 5K offers 5 events: Memorial Mile Walk, Adult 5K Run/Walk, Veteran Registration - 5K Run / Walk, Student 5K Run/Walk, TEAM RUCK is for groups who want to move together with purpose. Teams complete the 5K as a unit — rucking, running, or walking.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Mile Walk | 1.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| Adult 5K Run/Walk | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| Veteran Registration - 5K Run / Walk | 5.0 km | $25.00 | Register |
| Student 5K Run/Walk | 5.0 km | $20.00 | Register |
| TEAM RUCK is for groups who want to move together with purpose. Teams complete the 5K as a unit — rucking, running, or walking | — | $30.00 | Register |
How much does Canton Run Ruck 5K cost?
Registration for Canton Run Ruck 5K starts at $20.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Canton Run Ruck 5K held?
Canton Run Ruck 5K is held in Canton, OH at 1714 Schneider St NE.
About Canton Run Ruck 5K
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.
STAY CONNECTED
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Course Map
Proposed Course. Final route will be published on September 1st.