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The Classic Kickoff 6K

Name: The Classic Kickoff 6K
Start: 2027-08-28
End: 2027-08-28
Location: Canton

Canton, Ohio, United States

calendar_today 28 Aug, 2027

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sell $30.00

About the Event

The Classic Kickoff 6K

Highlighting the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

AWARDS - Medals will be awarded to those who cross the finish line. In addition, there will be overall and age group prizes and special prizes for all

EVENT SWAG - The 6K will feature a short sleeve event shirt.

RUNNING VIRTUALLY - We will check with everyone 10 days before the event to see if you want to run virtually. At that time we will establish the shipping price or you can pick up at packet pickup.

We are grateful for the continued support of the women of the Stark County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., whose Red S.H.O.E. initiative—Self-care, Healthy Options, and Exercise—reflects their commitment to volunteering their time, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and uplifting the Canton community.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series is a community wide effort to improve the health, wellness, and fitness of the Canton area through running and walking.

Races Offered

6K - Canton Running

Aug 28, 2027

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Distance — 6K

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Type — Running

timer

07:30

sell

$30.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

16.9° / 27.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

16.8° / 26.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 15m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:36

nightlight Sunset

20:21

About Canton

Learn more about the host city, 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.