location_city Canton
location_on Ohio
flag United States
calendar_today 21 Feb, 2026
directions_run Running
language Official Website
RegisterWe are back in 2026! The race will be located at Oakwood Plaza and we are partnering with John's Bar & Grille!
Pre and Post race activities INSIDE at John's.
Event is run as a regular 5K with Overall and Age Group Awards.
The course will basically be the same as the old Backyard Crusher 5K course.
Additionally, you can run on a two person team. The top 3 teams in each division will be recognized.
Get out on the road in 2026!
Feb 21, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
51 days remaining
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in 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.
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