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Join us as we honor our Veterans and Service Men and Women. The event is part of the Stark County Fair in Canton, Ohio. 

All Veterans, Active, Reserve and National Guard can participate at NO CHARGE. Thank you for protecting our freedoms.

Presented by the Veterans Service Commission of Stark County and Run to You Racing.

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SPECIAL EARLY PRICE!

5K Run / Walk - Community Registration

Strikethrough Price: $35
Price: $17.76
Time: 7:30AM EDT 9:00AM EDT
Price increases after July 5, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

5K Run / Walk - Veterans / Active / Reserve / National Guard Registration

Price: $0
Time: 7:30AM EDT 9:00AM EDT
Registration ends September 5, 2026 at 8:00am EDT

Event Description

A Family Friendly Run / Walk on Saturday, September 5th at 7:30am. All ages and all abilities welcome!

Celebrating our Veterans and Service Members during America's 250th year.

All participants receive a great Event T-Shirt, a Finisher Medal, and a Special Gift!

All participants receive entry into the Stark County Fair on race day as part of their race entry. Additional tickets can be purchased during registration for spectators / friends / family members. 

AWARDS - Top 3 Men / Women Overall plus Age Groups 1-14, 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, 80-84, 85+

RUCK COMPETITION - Top 5 Men / Women Overall recognized in the Ruck Division.

Proceeds benefit the Veterans Service Commission of Stark County Donation Account, who focuses on serving the veterans and their dependents. Their staff is comprised of veterans and family members of veterans, and understand first hand the issues their clients face.

Any questions? Contact us today!

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Map Location

Stark County Fairgrounds

305 Wertz Ave NW Canton, OH 44708 

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