5K-Läufe in der Nähe von North Canton

KJ's 5K for Mental Health and Animal Rescue is a community 5K run/walk held at Portage Lakes State Park in Akron, Ohio. The in-person race begins at 9:00 am. A virtual 5K option is also available, allowing participants to complete the distance anywhere within its early-fall timeframe. This event is designed for local runners, walkers, families, and supporters, not exclusively competitive racers, with discounted entry fees for children aged 1 to 15. The park location provides a straightforward 3.1-mile course for the in-person event. The virtual option permits participants to cover the distance by running, walking, biking, crawling, or any other method away from the designated start line. Proceeds benefit local mental health and animal rescue organizations. The day features awards for the top three male, female, and youth finishers, followed by a remembrance and presentation. Virtual race packets contain a custom KJ's 5K shirt and a finisher medal.

Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Akron is a community race day in October featuring a timed 5K, a 1-mile walk/roll, a Kids Dash, and a virtual 5K for participants at home. The Akron event supports traumatic brain injury support in Ohio, where over 1.9 million people live with lasting effects from a TBI. Both the 5K and 1-mile events begin in the morning, accommodating runners, walkers, wheelchair users, families, supporters, and spectators. The event focuses on bringing together survivors, caregivers, teams, and fundraisers. All proceeds fund free programs and services for brain injury survivors and caregivers throughout Ohio. The day includes a Survivor Celebration Zone, food, team recognition, and awards for the largest team, top fundraising team, top individual fundraiser, and best submitted team photo.

The Green Bulldog Dash is a school-community running event in Uniontown, Ohio, held at Green High School Athletic Stadium on Steese Road. Each October, runners and walkers can choose from a certified 5K, a 1 Mile Run/Walk, or a 200 Meter Dash Family Fun Run. The 5K route circles the high school athletic stadium. The shorter options accommodate families, younger children, walkers, and first-time participants. Green Local Schools organizes this 15-year-old event, with proceeds benefiting nearly 2,000 students at Green Primary School and Green Elementary School.

The Monster Dash is a Halloween-season 5K and kids’ fun run in Spokane, held in Manito Park on the South Hill. The 5K starts in the morning and uses chip timing, while the Kids’ Fun Run follows with 1-mile, half-mile, and quarter-mile options. This setup allows parents to run the 5K first, then join their children for the shorter race. The kids’ races finish with candy goodie bags, and grownups can walk or run beside children for the whole course. Costumes are a significant part of the day, with most participants dressing up, and dogs and strollers are welcome. The MonsterDash series changes theme each year, with past themes including Dracula, spiders, skeletons, Frankenstein, aliens, and witches; music, food, expo items, gifts, collector bibs, and costume awards align with the theme. Race proceeds support Active4Youth, a local nonprofit focused on getting children into sports and healthy activity.

At the Sancta Clara Nun Run, nuns cheer participants as the 5K enters the monastery grounds. The Saturday morning run/walk starts at St George Byzantine Catholic in Canton, Ohio. Registration is capped at 300 due to fire-code and parking limitations. The event benefits the Poor Clares sisters, with proceeds supporting the nuns and the renovation of Sancta Clara Monastery. The course includes local streets, the Middlebranch trail, and the monastery grounds, giving it the feel of a parish-and-neighborhood fundraiser rather than a typical road race. Strollers are permitted, and those not participating in the run or walk can opt for a shirt-only package. A kids fun run precedes the 5K, followed by awards, refreshments, food, face painting, and a balloon artist. All finishers get a running nun medal, and the race marks the start of the Poor Clares' anniversary observance in Canton.

The TuscParks Annual Canal Tavern of Zoar 5K Run and Walk is an afternoon 5K on the Towpath trail in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It starts at Fort Laurens Museum and finishes at the Canal Lands Park trailhead near Zoar, with runners and walkers using the same point-to-point trail route. Parking and registration are handled at the Canal Lands Park trailhead, and a free shuttle carries participants to the start at Fort Laurens. The race is hosted by TuscParks and the Canal Tavern of Zoar, with proceeds going to upkeep of the Towpath trail and nearby features. After the finish, awards and door prizes move to the Canal Tavern, where the day ends with an Octoberfest-style patio party with bratwurst, beer, and music.

The Kent Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning family race in Kent, Ohio, featuring a 5K run/walk and a short Fun Run/Walk. The Fun Run begins at 9:00 a.m. and is under 800 meters. The 5K starts at 9:15 a.m., with awards presented later in the morning. The event is based out of Kent Park and Rec’s Shelter House, the location for pre-race packet pickup. There is no same-day registration. Last year's event sold out due to demand. The first 700 pre-registered 5K participants receive a fleece blanket or a soft crew sweatshirt. Fun Run participants receive T-shirts and ribbons. Awards for the 5K are given to overall winners and age-group runners from 14-and-under through 80-plus.

Run Santa Run 5K & Reindeer Ramble is a December holiday run based at Louisville High School in Louisville, Ohio, a short drive from Canton. The morning starts with a 400-meter Reindeer Ramble for kids or short-distance participants, followed by a chip-timed 5K run/walk from the front of the high school. It is a festive community race rather than a serious road-racing showcase, with hundreds of runners and walkers encouraged to show up in holiday outfits. The 5K uses an out-and-back course from the high school, so the setup is simple for runners, walkers, families, and spectators. GCXC Racing organizes the event, and the registration extras lean hard into the holiday theme: 5K entrants get a fleece blanket, finisher medal, Santa hat, custom bib, and swag bag, while Reindeer Ramble entrants get a medal, custom bib, and reindeer item. Early packet pickup is held at UnHitched Brewing Company, with race-day pickup and registration inside the school.

Das Holiday Duo sind zwei 5K Läufe/Walks im Dezember in Canton, Ohio: der Spirit of the Season und der Frosty Frolic. Beide Events finden rund um die William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum und den Stadium Park statt. Man kann sich für einzelne Läufe anmelden oder beide als Kombi-Anmeldung buchen, mit Optionen für Erwachsene und Studenten. Dabei gibt's dann einen Rabatt und ein zusätzliches Geschenk. Der Spirit of the Season ist morgens, und abends kommt dann der Frosty Frolic, der extra dafür gedacht ist, die Weihnachtsbeleuchtung im Park zur Geltung zu bringen. Bei beiden Läufen gibt es Kategorien für Erwachsene und Jugendliche. Jeder Teilnehmer beim Spirit of the Season bekommt eine Strickmütze, Shirts kann man zusätzlich kaufen. Die Strecke vom Spirit of the Season startet und endet am McKinley Presidential Monument. Es geht nach Norden auf dem Stadium Park Drive Richtung Fulton Drive NW, dreht dann vor Fulton wieder um und nutzt einen gummierten Laufweg in der Nähe der 12th Street NW, bevor es zurück zum Monument geht. Der Frosty Frolic startet und endet in der Nähe der Marion Motley Statue im Stadium Park und schlängelt sich dabei durch die Weihnachtsbeleuchtung. Dieser zweite Lauf ist eher für Familien gedacht und ermutigt die Teilnehmer, festliche Kleidung zu tragen, wie Ugly Sweaters, Weihnachtsmützen oder andere festliche Kostüme, und nach dem Lauf Kekse und heiße Schokolade zu genießen.

The Great New Year's Eve Race 5K is a Chicago lakefront 5K starting at Theater on the Lake, organized by Chicago Sport & Social Club. It accommodates runners of all ages and paces, from those aiming for a fast time to those seeking a final, enjoyable run before the year ends. Registration provides branded merchandise, a finisher medal, and one drink at the post-race gathering. The course runs along the lakefront, with Theater on the Lake and the Chicago skyline offering a distinct Chicago backdrop throughout the event. Post-run activities include champagne, music, dancing, snacks, sponsor gift bags, and opportunities for photos. Feedback indicates an organized race that begins promptly, with a size that provides energy without being overwhelming.

Der Cabin Fever Trail Race ist ein Winter-Trail-Lauf in Richfield, Ohio. Es gibt 5K und 5-mile Strecken; auch ruck divisions sind dabei. Alle starten um 9am. Die 5K und 5-mile Strecken gabeln sich nach ungefähr 3-mile, sodass die ersten Meilen zusammen gelaufen werden, bevor man sich für seine Zieldistanz entscheidet. Der Lauf ist super, um der Wintermüdigkeit zu entfliehen und draußen aktiv zu sein! Die Startunterlagen gibt's in der Lodge vor Ort. Nach dem Lauf gibt's Snacks, eine S'mores-Station am Feuer und für jeden Läufer ein Bier-Ticket von Masthead Brewing Co. Jeder Teilnehmer bekommt ein weiches Longsleeve-Shirt, ruck entrants bekommen ein Patch. Preise gibt's für die schnellsten Männer und Frauen gesamt und die Sieger der 10-year Altersklassen. Ein Teil der Einnahmen kommt dem Park zugute.

The Black Squirrel 5K Walk/Run/Roll & 1-Mile Walk/Run/Roll is an annual spring race held on the Kent State University campus in Kent, Ohio. It is named for the university’s unofficial mascot, and the format welcomes runners, walkers, and participants using wheels, rather than being exclusively for competitive runners. The traditional 5K loop begins and ends near the entrance to the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The route crosses campus via the Esplanade, including a few small hills. Participants should watch for black squirrels along the course, and the event encourages sharing race-day photos or videos using the event hashtag. Early registrants receive a performance race shirt; later entrants may purchase one if available.