Flash in the Night
- Date Wed 8th July 2026
- Time 8:15PM EDT
- Location Canfield, Ohio
- Price $29.79 - $35.13
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to light up the night at the Flash in the Night event on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Canfield, Mahoning! This exciting evening race takes place at the picturesque Canfield Fairgrounds, located at 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Ohio. Runners can choose between two fun distances: the 1-Mile Firefly race starting at 8:15 PM and the thrilling 5K race kicking off at 8:45 PM. Both events are professionally chip-timed, ensuring accurate results as participants race along a beautifully illuminated course lined with luminaries and streetlights.
All registered participants will receive a stylish event shirt, a unique finisher medal—either the Flash Medal for the 5K or the Firefly Medal for the 1-Mile—and a custom bib. Compete for awards in various categories, including the top three overall men and women in both distances, as well as age group awards for the 5K. Join the fun and make unforgettable memories at this vibrant night of running in Canfield!
All registered participants will receive a stylish event shirt, a unique finisher medal—either the Flash Medal for the 5K or the Firefly Medal for the 1-Mile—and a custom bib. Compete for awards in various categories, including the top three overall men and women in both distances, as well as age group awards for the 5K. Join the fun and make unforgettable memories at this vibrant night of running in Canfield!
Organiser's Description
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.
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.
Races
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Firefly 1-Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $4.79 Fee & T-Shirt
Wed 8th July 2026 (8:15PM EDT)
$29.79
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Virtual - Firefly 1-Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $4.79 Fee & T-Shirt
$29.79
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Flash 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $5.13 Fee & T-Shirt
Wed 8th July 2026 (8:45PM EDT)
$35.13
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Virtual - Flash 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $5.13 Fee & T-Shirt
$35.13
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7265 Columbiana Canfield Rd., Canfield, 44406, OH, United States
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