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 for an electrifying night of racing at the Flash in the Night event on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, held at the scenic Canfield Fairgrounds in Mahoning, Ohio. This exciting evening features two professionally chip-timed races: the dazzling 1-Mile Firefly race kicking off at 8:15 PM and the exhilarating 5K race starting at 8:45 PM. Participants will enjoy a beautifully illuminated course, guided by luminaries and streetlights, creating a magical atmosphere for runners of all ages.
Every registered participant will receive a stylish event shirt, a unique finisher's medal—Flash Medal for the 5K and Firefly Medal for the 1-Mile—and a custom bib, making this event not just a race, but a memorable experience! Join in the fun at the Cattle Arena Building for race day packet pick-up from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM. With awards for the top three men and women in both races and age group categories, this is your chance to shine under the stars. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to race and celebrate community spirit!
Every registered participant will receive a stylish event shirt, a unique finisher's medal—Flash Medal for the 5K and Firefly Medal for the 1-Mile—and a custom bib, making this event not just a race, but a memorable experience! Join in the fun at the Cattle Arena Building for race day packet pick-up from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM. With awards for the top three men and women in both races and age group categories, this is your chance to shine under the stars. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to race and celebrate community spirit!
Organiser's Description
PRESENTED BY: GCXC RACING - YOUNGSTOWN.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 8TH, 2026.
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.
ADDRESS: CANFIELD FAIRGROUNDS (7265 COLUMBIANA-CANFIELD ROAD, CANFIELD, OHIO 44406)
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.
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.
ADDRESS: CANFIELD FAIRGROUNDS (7265 COLUMBIANA-CANFIELD ROAD, CANFIELD, OHIO 44406)
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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