Run to Jesus 5K
- Date Sat 19th July 2025
- Time 7:40AM EST
- Location Canton, Ohio
- Price Free - $22.20
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting "Run to Jesus 5K" event on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in beautiful Canton, Stark! This inspiring race celebrates faith, diversity, and resilience, inviting participants of all abilities to come together for a day filled with hope and community spirit. Choose from a variety of race distances, including the 5K run/walk/roll, a 1-mile run/walk/roll, and a fun kids' run/walk/roll designed to engage the whole family.
Before, during, and after the races, enjoy live worship music at Centennial Plaza, featuring talented local artists led by Praylonn Prince, son of Bernard Prince. The atmosphere will be both uplifting and spiritual, making it a perfect backdrop for this meaningful event. Plus, donโt miss the special opportunity for outdoor baptisms following the race, reflecting Bernardโs dream of making this sacred commitment accessible to everyone. Be part of this heartwarming legacy and run to inspire hope!
Before, during, and after the races, enjoy live worship music at Centennial Plaza, featuring talented local artists led by Praylonn Prince, son of Bernard Prince. The atmosphere will be both uplifting and spiritual, making it a perfect backdrop for this meaningful event. Plus, donโt miss the special opportunity for outdoor baptisms following the race, reflecting Bernardโs dream of making this sacred commitment accessible to everyone. Be part of this heartwarming legacy and run to inspire hope!
Organiser's Description
THE RACES
JOIN US AS WE CONTINUE THE LEGACY OF TEAM BERNARD PRINCE BY RUNNING TO INSPIRE HOPE. BERNARD SHARED HIS VISION, I WANT TO PUT ON A RACE TO HELP PEOPLE THAT ARE BROKEN, THAT HAVE BEEN THROUGH TRAUMA. THIS EVENT CELEBRATES FAITH, DIVERSITY, AND THE RESILIENCE OF ALL ABILITIES AND ALL PEOPLE.
CHOOSE YOUR RACE:
5K RUN / WALK / ROLL
1 MILE RUN / WALK / ROLL
KIDS FUN RUN / WALK / ROLL
WORSHIP MUSIC
ENJOY LIVE WORSHIP MUSIC AT CENTENNIAL PLAZA BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE RACES. THE PERFORMANCES WILL FEATURE TALENTED LOCAL ARTISTS, LED BY BERNARDS SON, PRAYLONN PRINCE, CREATING AN UPLIFTING AND SPIRITUAL ATMOSPHERE THROUGHOUT THE EVENT.
BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY
FOLLOWING THE RACE, WE INVITE YOU TO TAKE PART IN AN OUTDOOR BAPTISM. INSPIRED BY BERNARDS FAVORITE SHIRT, WHICH READ, HEAVEN IS MY HOME, IM JUST HERE RECRUITING, THIS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE REFLECTS HIS DREAM OF MAKING BAPTISM ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE WHO FEELS CALLED TO COMMIT THEIR LIFE TO JESUS.
THE BACKSTORY
TEAM BERNARD PRINCE WAS BORN FROM A HEARTFELT CONVERSATION IN 2022 DURING A PHYSICAL THERAPY SESSION. BERNARD, BATTLING KUGELBERG WELANDER SYNDROME, EXPRESSED HIS DREAM OF BECOMING A RUNNER AND DECLARED, IM GOING TO RUN 10,000 MILES AS SOON AS I GET TO HEAVEN! THIS INSPIRING STORY WAS FEATURED ON CLEVELANDS CHANNEL 5 NEWS. WATCH THE 7-MINUTE VIDEO THAT BEAUTIFULLY CAPTURES THE ORIGINS OF TEAM BERNARD:
CLICK HERE TO WATCH BERNARD'S STORY
JOIN US AS WE CONTINUE THE LEGACY OF TEAM BERNARD PRINCE BY RUNNING TO INSPIRE HOPE. BERNARD SHARED HIS VISION, I WANT TO PUT ON A RACE TO HELP PEOPLE THAT ARE BROKEN, THAT HAVE BEEN THROUGH TRAUMA. THIS EVENT CELEBRATES FAITH, DIVERSITY, AND THE RESILIENCE OF ALL ABILITIES AND ALL PEOPLE.
CHOOSE YOUR RACE:
5K RUN / WALK / ROLL
1 MILE RUN / WALK / ROLL
KIDS FUN RUN / WALK / ROLL
WORSHIP MUSIC
ENJOY LIVE WORSHIP MUSIC AT CENTENNIAL PLAZA BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE RACES. THE PERFORMANCES WILL FEATURE TALENTED LOCAL ARTISTS, LED BY BERNARDS SON, PRAYLONN PRINCE, CREATING AN UPLIFTING AND SPIRITUAL ATMOSPHERE THROUGHOUT THE EVENT.
BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY
FOLLOWING THE RACE, WE INVITE YOU TO TAKE PART IN AN OUTDOOR BAPTISM. INSPIRED BY BERNARDS FAVORITE SHIRT, WHICH READ, HEAVEN IS MY HOME, IM JUST HERE RECRUITING, THIS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE REFLECTS HIS DREAM OF MAKING BAPTISM ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE WHO FEELS CALLED TO COMMIT THEIR LIFE TO JESUS.
THE BACKSTORY
TEAM BERNARD PRINCE WAS BORN FROM A HEARTFELT CONVERSATION IN 2022 DURING A PHYSICAL THERAPY SESSION. BERNARD, BATTLING KUGELBERG WELANDER SYNDROME, EXPRESSED HIS DREAM OF BECOMING A RUNNER AND DECLARED, IM GOING TO RUN 10,000 MILES AS SOON AS I GET TO HEAVEN! THIS INSPIRING STORY WAS FEATURED ON CLEVELANDS CHANNEL 5 NEWS. WATCH THE 7-MINUTE VIDEO THAT BEAUTIFULLY CAPTURES THE ORIGINS OF TEAM BERNARD:
CLICK HERE TO WATCH BERNARD'S STORY
Races
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Adult 5K Run/Walk/Roll
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
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Student 5K Run/Walk/Roll
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
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Family 1 Mile Walk/Roll
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (8:10AM EDT)
$11.60
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Kids Fun Run/Walk/Roll
Sat 19th July 2025 (7:40AM EDT)
Free
Run to Jesus 5K