Canton Public Library 5K Fun Run
- Date Sun 26th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Canton, Massachusetts
- Price Free - $39.05
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the 3rd Annual Canton Public Library 5K Fun Run on Sunday, April 26, 2026! This exciting community event takes place in Canton, Norfolk, starting and finishing at the Memorial Town Hall, located at 801 Washington St. The fun kicks off at 9:00 AM with a special Kids Fun Run for children aged 8 and under, followed by the main 5K race at 9:30 AM. Participants will receive a stylish dark green technical shirt, with the first 350 registered runners guaranteed to snag one.
Not only is this event a fantastic way to get active and enjoy the outdoors, but it also supports a great cause—raising funds for the Canton Public Library! After the race, join in the festivities at the post-race party across the street at the Canton Public Library, featuring food, music, games, and plenty of fun for the whole family. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a memorable day filled with community spirit, fitness, and family-friendly activities!
Not only is this event a fantastic way to get active and enjoy the outdoors, but it also supports a great cause—raising funds for the Canton Public Library! After the race, join in the festivities at the post-race party across the street at the Canton Public Library, featuring food, music, games, and plenty of fun for the whole family. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a memorable day filled with community spirit, fitness, and family-friendly activities!
Organiser's Description
THE 3RD ANNUAL CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 5K FUN RUN IS SET FOR APRIL 26, 2026! GET OUT OF YOUR READING CHAIRS AND JOIN FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS AND FELLOW READERS BY TRADING BOOKS FOR SNEAKERS. HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR THE CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY!
THIS YEAR'S RACE START AND FINISH WILL BE HELD AT MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, 801 WASHINGTON ST.
THE KIDS 8 & UNDER FUN RUN WILL BE IN THE MEMORIAL HALL PARKING LOT AND IS FREE WITH PAID ADULT REGISTRATION. THE FUN RUN START TIME IS 9:00 AM FOLLOWED BY THE 5K AT 9:30 AM.
A TECHNICAL SHIRT WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FIRST 350 REGISTERED RUNNERS. ALL RACE SWAG MUST BE PICKED UP DURING BIB PICK-UP HOURS BEFORE THE RACE. RACE SWAG WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE RACE AND IT WILL NOT BE MAILED, UNLESS YOU ARE PARTICIPATING VIRTUALLY. 2026 SHIRT COLOR: DARK GREEN
JOIN THE POST RACE PARTY DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET AT THE CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 786 WASHINGTON ST. WITH FOOD, MUSIC, GAMES AND FUN!
THIS YEAR'S RACE START AND FINISH WILL BE HELD AT MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, 801 WASHINGTON ST.
THE KIDS 8 & UNDER FUN RUN WILL BE IN THE MEMORIAL HALL PARKING LOT AND IS FREE WITH PAID ADULT REGISTRATION. THE FUN RUN START TIME IS 9:00 AM FOLLOWED BY THE 5K AT 9:30 AM.
A TECHNICAL SHIRT WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FIRST 350 REGISTERED RUNNERS. ALL RACE SWAG MUST BE PICKED UP DURING BIB PICK-UP HOURS BEFORE THE RACE. RACE SWAG WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE RACE AND IT WILL NOT BE MAILED, UNLESS YOU ARE PARTICIPATING VIRTUALLY. 2026 SHIRT COLOR: DARK GREEN
JOIN THE POST RACE PARTY DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET AT THE CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 786 WASHINGTON ST. WITH FOOD, MUSIC, GAMES AND FUN!
Races
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Canton Public Library 5K Fun Run
Incl. $4.05 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
Sun 26th April 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$39.05
OPENS 29 DECThe race will begin and end at Memorial Hall. The fun continues afterwards with a post race party at the Canton Public Library including music and dancing! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Race participant parking is Canton High School 960 Washington St. upper parking lots. Racecourse begins at Memorial Hall. Racers will run north on Washington St., south on Pleasant St., west on Sherman St. and end back at the town hall. Free Kids 8 & Under Fun Run will be held in the Memorial Town Hall parking lot at 9:00 AM. -
Kids Fun Run
Sun 26th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 29 DEC -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $4.05 Fee
$39.05
OPENS 29 DEC
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Memorial Hall and the Canton Public Library, 801 & 786 Washington St., Canton, 02021, MA, United States
Canton Public Library 5K Fun Run
