The North Canton July 4th Race is a 2-mile or a 5-mile event. There is a Firecracker Dash (100 yards) for children ages 2-6. We welcome athletes of all ages and abilities, and have a separate starting time for wheelchair participants. All activities occur at the North Canton Community Building YMCA, 200 S Main St, North Canton, OH 44720.
Packet Pick-up
Friday, July 3 2:30-7:30pm
RACE DAY! Saturday, July 4
6:45-8:00am - Packet Pick-Up
7:45am - Kids Firecracker Dash (at the top of Main St hill)
8:10am - 2 Mile*
8:20am - 5 Mile Wheelchair*
8:30am - 5 Mile*
*The START for these races is on Main St by CHASE Bank
AWARDS
2-mile
Top 3 overall male and female finishers
Top 3 finishers in each age category: 6-9; 10-12; 13-15;16-18; 19-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80 & Over
5-mile
Top 3 overall male and female finishers
Top 3 finishers in each age category: 6-11; 12-14; 15-18; 19-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80 & Over
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Funds/Donation
Proceeds from our race go to our Annual Campaign, and Special Population classes. We help people and families build and maintain healthy habits for spirit, mind and body in their everyday lives. Every day, the Y supports youth, adults, seniors and families with programs that protect, teach, connect, heal, nourish and encourage. Everything we do helps empower communities and the "us" who live in them to thrive. If you would like to donate, you may do so by going to this link fundraiser page. Donations can also be made through the registration process.
Volunteer
If you would like to volunteer at our event, please sign up under this link volunteer section. Contact Anne Covert at 330-499-2587 to volunteer.
Questions
Please Contact Anne at ACovert@YMCAstark.org or Shawn at SWise@YMCAstark.org if you have any questions.