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 FORVeterans & active duty service membersCivilians who want to move with meaningWalkers, runners, ruckers, families, students, and teamsAnyone who believes honoring service is worth showing up forYou don’t have to be fast.You don’t have to carry weight.You just have to care. WHERE THE IMPACT GOESProceeds from the Canton RUCK RUN 5K directly benefit local veterans’ service organizations, including: SAM CenterVeterans Service CommissionOther local veterans organizations serving Stark County Your registration supports real people, real families, and real needs — right here at home. FINISHER MEDALSAll race finishers will receive a custom 2026 Canton Ruck Run 5K medal — a meaningful keepsake symbolizing participation, purpose, and impact. TRIBUTE SIGNS – HONOR A HEROTribute Signs are a powerful way to honor a veteran who has impacted your life or to show your organization’s support. $30 per Tribute SignInclude the veteran’s name and branch of serviceSigns are displayed prominently along the courseParticipants may take their sign home after the raceOrganizations 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 EARLYThis 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 CONNECTEDFollow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, veteran spotlights, sponsor highlights, and event announcements.