Mother of All Races
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Canal Fulton, Ohio
- Price $33.95 - $52.45
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the 17th Annual Mother of All Races on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the charming town of Canal Fulton, Stark County, Ohio! This exciting event features both a 10K Run and a 5K Run/Walk, starting and ending at Northwest High School. Runners will set off at 8:00 AM, taking in the scenic beauty of downtown Canal Fulton and the serene Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath.
Don't miss the chance to celebrate the spirit of community and family with special pricing for Mother/Daughter and Mother/Son teams! Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just want to enjoy a fun day out, this event is perfect for everyone. Join us for packet pickup on Friday evening or early Saturday morning, and stay for the awards ceremony celebrating top finishers in various categories. Grab your performance T-shirt, and be part of a wonderful tradition that supports the community. Make sure to mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a day filled with fun, fitness, and family bonding!
Don't miss the chance to celebrate the spirit of community and family with special pricing for Mother/Daughter and Mother/Son teams! Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just want to enjoy a fun day out, this event is perfect for everyone. Join us for packet pickup on Friday evening or early Saturday morning, and stay for the awards ceremony celebrating top finishers in various categories. Grab your performance T-shirt, and be part of a wonderful tradition that supports the community. Make sure to mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a day filled with fun, fitness, and family bonding!
Organiser's Description
Rotary Club of Canal Fulton's 17th Annual Mother of All Races 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk! - all will start and end at Northwest High School (8580 Erie Ave N, Canal Fulton, OH 44614) at 8:00 AM.
Special Pricing for Mother/Daughter and Mother/Son Teams! Maximum 2 person team!
SCHEDULE:
_Friday, May 9 at Northwest Field House_
5:00-7:00 PM - Pre-Packet Pickup
_Saturday, May 10 at Northwest High School_
6:30 AM - Packet Pickup/Registration
8:00 AM - 10K & 5K Start
9:00 AM - 5K Awards
9:15 AM - 10K Awards
PERFORMANCE GENDER SHORT SLEEVE, UNISEX LONG SLEEVE, OR HOODED SWEATSHIRT:
Gender Short Sleeve Performance T-Shirt included with registration. For an upcharge you can get a Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt ($5 add-on) or Hooded Sweatshirt ($15 add-on) instead. SIZING CHART IS AVAILABLE BELOW! DISCOUNT OF $5 IS AVAILABLE FOR NO SHIRT OPTION. CHOICES ARE LIMITED AFTER APRIL 20, NOT ALL SIZES WILL BE AVAILABLE!
EVENTS AWARDS ARE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOW CATEGORIES:
-TOP 3 OVERALL Mother/Daughter Team and Mother/Son Team
-TOP 3 OVERALL WOMEN & MEN in 10K, 5K Run/Walk, & 5K Competitive Walk,
-TOP 3 FOR EACH AGE GROUP in 10K & 5K Run/Walk
(14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over)
-TOP 1 FOR EACH AGE GROUP in 5K Competitive Walk
(19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over)
COURSE:
Races are routed through the picturesque, historic and natural beauty of downtown Canal Fulton, OH and along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath. SEE BELOW LINKS FOR COURSE CERTIFICATIONS.
ORGANIZATION:
This year the Rotary Club of Canal Fulton is celebrating its 99th year of living out the motto of "Service Above Self". It is during seasons of difficulty and uncertainty that civic clubs like Rotary are essential to come alongside those in need of a helping hand. To help support those in need as well as other community programs, we will again host our major fundraising event the Mother of All Races, a 5K and 10K race to be held on May 10, 2024, the Saturday before Mother's Day.
Over 90 percent of our Rotary's funding is distributed each year to those individuals in need, throughout our community.
Our primary source of revenue for these and other programs stems from the Mother of All Races 5k and 10k race. Donations can also be given donation link above, donations can also be made through the registration process.
Special Pricing for Mother/Daughter and Mother/Son Teams! Maximum 2 person team!
SCHEDULE:
_Friday, May 9 at Northwest Field House_
5:00-7:00 PM - Pre-Packet Pickup
_Saturday, May 10 at Northwest High School_
6:30 AM - Packet Pickup/Registration
8:00 AM - 10K & 5K Start
9:00 AM - 5K Awards
9:15 AM - 10K Awards
PERFORMANCE GENDER SHORT SLEEVE, UNISEX LONG SLEEVE, OR HOODED SWEATSHIRT:
Gender Short Sleeve Performance T-Shirt included with registration. For an upcharge you can get a Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt ($5 add-on) or Hooded Sweatshirt ($15 add-on) instead. SIZING CHART IS AVAILABLE BELOW! DISCOUNT OF $5 IS AVAILABLE FOR NO SHIRT OPTION. CHOICES ARE LIMITED AFTER APRIL 20, NOT ALL SIZES WILL BE AVAILABLE!
EVENTS AWARDS ARE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOW CATEGORIES:
-TOP 3 OVERALL Mother/Daughter Team and Mother/Son Team
-TOP 3 OVERALL WOMEN & MEN in 10K, 5K Run/Walk, & 5K Competitive Walk,
-TOP 3 FOR EACH AGE GROUP in 10K & 5K Run/Walk
(14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over)
-TOP 1 FOR EACH AGE GROUP in 5K Competitive Walk
(19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over)
COURSE:
Races are routed through the picturesque, historic and natural beauty of downtown Canal Fulton, OH and along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath. SEE BELOW LINKS FOR COURSE CERTIFICATIONS.
ORGANIZATION:
This year the Rotary Club of Canal Fulton is celebrating its 99th year of living out the motto of "Service Above Self". It is during seasons of difficulty and uncertainty that civic clubs like Rotary are essential to come alongside those in need of a helping hand. To help support those in need as well as other community programs, we will again host our major fundraising event the Mother of All Races, a 5K and 10K race to be held on May 10, 2024, the Saturday before Mother's Day.
Over 90 percent of our Rotary's funding is distributed each year to those individuals in need, throughout our community.
Our primary source of revenue for these and other programs stems from the Mother of All Races 5k and 10k race. Donations can also be given donation link above, donations can also be made through the registration process.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.95 Fee & Gender Short Sleeve, Gender Long Sleeve, or Hooded Sweatshirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$37.45
This is an Individual Run/Walk Event! -
5K Run - 2 Person Team
Incl. $3.95 Fee & Gender Short Sleeve, Gender Long Sleeve, or Hooded Sweatshirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.95
This is an Individual/Team Event - Mother/Son or Mother/Daughter -
5K Competitive Walk
Incl. $4.95 Fee & Gender Short Sleeve, Gender Long Sleeve, or Hooded Sweatshirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$37.45
This is an Individual Walk Only Event! -
10K Run
Incl. $4.95 Fee & Gender Short Sleeve, Gender Long Sleeve, or Hooded Sweatshirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$52.45
This is an Individual Run Only Event!
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Northwest High School, 8580 Erie Ave NW, Canal Fulton, 44614, OH, United States
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