Races

Join GCXC Racing - Youngstown for the inaugural "Donut Dash" 2-Mile taking place on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, at Canfield High School.  - The address for the high school is:  100 Cardinal Drive, Canfield, Ohio 44406.  Registration includes a participant shirt, commemorative medal, custom bib and donut! Medals and custom bibs limited to the first 300 registered.   - Race day registration and packet pick-up will take place from 7:45am-8:45am inside Canfield High School.   - The 2-Mile will begin at 9:00am and is professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown. - Restrooms available inside Canfield High School. Awards to the top three overall males and females.Awards to the top three males and females in age groups: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Up.Overall and age group winners will receive cross-body bags (shown below).

Enjoy a true 5K cross-country course through the fields and orchards.  Come catch the orchard in bloom!  Minimal hard surface.  Kids Fun Run is a cross-country course around the pond.   - Race Day Registration and check in begins at 8:00am at White House Fruit Farm.  The address is:  9249 Youngstown-Salem Rd (Rt. 62).  Canfield, Ohio 44406.   - All pre-registrants (received by April 17th) will receive a t-shirt and/or medal & refreshments. - Come dressed to run.  Restrooms are available.  Store opens at 9:00am.  Awards ceremony immediately following the race.  NO Pets.  NOT stroller friendly.  NO early packet pick up.   - The kids run begins at 9:00am.  The 5K run/walk begins at 9:30am.  - The 5K run is professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown. - Cash awards to the top 3 overall 5K male and female winners.  1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $50 - Awards to the top 3 male and female age group winners:  14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Up. Proceeds to

Join the Canfield XC Boosters for the Twilight Run 5K, taking place on Friday, June 12th, 2026, at 9:30pm.  -  The 5K is professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown.  -  The race starts and finishes at Canfield High School.  The address for Canfield High School is:  100 Cardinal Drive, Canfield, Ohio 44406.   - The race starts at Canfield High School's track, follows quiet residential streets to Mill Creek MetroParks Hike Bike paved trail and finishes on the track.   - Packet pickup takes place at Canfield High School on race day beginning at 8:30pm.   - Register by June 1st to guarantee a swag bag and participant shirt!   - Awards to Top Overall Male & Female and Top Three Male and Female in the following age groups:  13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Up. - All race proceeds benefit the Canfield Cross Country program.

Packet Pickup: AT SECOND SOLE - Thursday July 2 & Friday July 3 from 11AM-5PM.   Race Day: Packet pick up and registration at Canfield Township Hall starting at 7:30 AM. AWARDS: - Awards for Top 3 Male and Female Finishers- Special Award to 1st Master Runner (40-49) Male & Female- Special Award to 1st Grand Master (50-59) Male & Female - Plaque to First 3 in Each Age Group: AGE GROUPS: Men & Women14 & Under                  45-4915-19                           50-5420-24                           55-5925-29                           60-6430-34                           65-6935-39                           70-79        40-44                           80 & Over   COURSE: 4-Mile Course                             Kids Race: 1/2-Mile around the green in Canfield. All finishers receive a medal.

Presented By:  GCXC Racing - Youngstown. Date:  Wednesday, July 8th, 2026. Address:  Canfield Fairgrounds (7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield, Ohio 44406) Registration:  Includes shirt, finisher medal (Flash medal for 5K, Firefly medal for 1-Mile) and custom bib! Start Time:  Firefly 1-Mile (8:15pm) & 5K (8:45pm).  Both races professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown. Course:  Participants will run on paved roads at the fairgrounds. The course will be lit by luminaries and streetlights. Race Day Packet Pick-Up:  Cattle Arena building within the Canfield Fairgrounds from 7:00pm-8:15pm. 5K Awards:  Top three overall men and women. Top three in age groups:  14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Up.   1-Mile Awards:  Top three overall men and women.

2026 Point 5K FAQRescue Mission of the Mahoning ValleySaturday, July 11, 2026 | 10:00 AMWhite House Fruit Farm, Canfield, Ohio Can I preorder a Point 5K t-shirt to pick up at the event? Yep! More details to come once we design the 2026 shirt!  What is the Point 5K?The Point 5K is a lighthearted, half-kilometer (yes, 0.5K!) walk/run event supporting the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley. That’s just 1,640 feet—a little longer than the Empire State Building is tall. It’s designed to be a short, family-friendly event with a big impact. Why participate?Every night, up to 186 men, women, and children rely on our shelter, and hundreds more come to us daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. By joining the Point 5K, you’re helping provide meals, shelter, and hope to those in need. What makes this event unique?Let’s be honest: most 5Ks are "too long" lol. This walk/run is only half a kilometer—short and sweet! Plus, we’ve added fun twists, including: A donut stop at the halfway poi

Join us in celebrating Caitlin Yager's life and her love for running with this unique race!  The 13th annual Run for Caitlin 5K and 3K will take place on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, at 9:00am at Canfield High School.  The address for the school is: 100 Cardinal Drive, Canfield, Ohio 44406.     Your registration includes a unique finisher medal, race swag bag, tickets for basket raffle, refreshments and a DJ!  An optional specially designed dry-fit race shirt is also available for purchase.  Shirt cost is $15 additionally.  Shirt size guaranteed for those who register by JUNE 24, 2026.  Shirts can also be purchased if available at the race.  Be sure to register early to guarantee your shirt size!  Swag bags only guaranteed to the first 200 pre-registered participants!   ALL finishers receive a unique medal!     Packet pick-up and registration take place at Second Sole in Boardman on Friday, July 24th from 11am-5pm and on race day at Canfield High School from 7:30am-8:45am.     GCXC R

Join the South Range Cross Country program for the Run with the Raiders 5K & Kids Fun Run taking place on Saturday, August 8th, 2026. - PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A CROSS COUNTRY 5K & RUNS ON THE SOUTH RANGE COURSE. - The 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run begins at 6:30pm.  The 5K begins at 7:00pm.  Both events take place at South Range High School (Stadium). - The address for the high school is:  11300 Columbiana Canfield Rd, Canfield, Ohio 44406. - Registration for the Kids Fun Run includes a participation medal and optional event shirt. - Registration for the 5K includes a commemorative finisher medal and event shirt.   - All proceeds benefit South Range Cross Country. - Awards to the top three overall male and female winners and top three winners in age groups.

The Mahoning County Junior Fair presents the annual "Rooster Run 5K & Duckling Dash" taking place on Sunday, September 6th, 2026, at the Canfield Fairgrounds.  The address is:  7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH 44406.   5K registration includes an event shirt, commemorative finisher medal, chip-timed bib number and wrist band admission into the fair.Ducking Dash registration includes kids' finisher medal, bib number and wrist band admission into the fair. - The Kids 1/2-mile Duckling Dash begins at 7:45am and is open to ages 12 & Under.  - The 5K will start at 8:00am. - Both races are professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown. Early packet pick-up will take place on Saturday, September 5th at Boardman Fleet Feet from 11:00am - 2:00pm. Race day pickup/sign up will be from 6:45am to 7:45am at Gate F.   Enter at vehicle Gate 9 and walk-in at Gate F.  Race starts at Event Center near Gate F.    5K awards for top overall male and female winners as wel

The Nicholas Cayton Legacy 5K takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Canfield Fairgrounds. The address for the fairgrounds is:  7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield, Ohio, 44408. - Proceeds from this event will support a scholarship fund at Youngstown State University established in Nick’s name.

Join GCXC Racing for the third annual "It's Leg Day 5K" taking place at the Canfield Fairgrounds on Sunday, November 22nd, 2026! Registration includes a finisher medal, long sleeve shirt and custom bib number.  Choose your shirt color - GOLD or MAROON! MEDALS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 200 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS.Race day packet pick takes place the day of the race in the Colonial Inn from 8:30am-9:45am.The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 10:00am.The race is professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown and will start and finish at the Colonial Inn within the fairgrounds. 5K Run awards:  Top three overall males and females. Top three males/females in age groups:  14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Up.   5K Walk awards:  Top three overall males and females.