The Choose Joy for Melina 5K
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 3:30PM EDT
- Location Canfield, Ohio
- Price $24.45 - $40.46
- Races 8 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
The in-person 5K will kick off at 3:30 PM, after packet pick-up and registration from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM. Young runners can also join in the excitement with a free 400-meter Kids Fun Run for ages 8 and under, starting at 5:00 PM. With activities for all ages and a mission to support the fight against pediatric brain tumors, this event promises to be a remarkable celebration of community and hope. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this joyful occasion—register before August 27, 2026, to guarantee your participant t-shirt and join
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL "CHOOSE JOY FOR MELINA 5K AND MORE, PRESENTED BY THE MELINA MICHELLE EDENFIELD FOUNDATION.
IN-PERSON 5K: Sunday, September 13th, 2026, at Canfield High School (100 Cardinal Drive, Canfield, Ohio 44406).
* Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration: 2:00pm-3:15pm.
* 5K start: 3:30pm.
KIDS FUN RUN (Ages 8 & Under): Sunday, September 13th, 2026, at 5:00pm. The 400 Meter Kids Fun Run is free and is one lap on the track.
VIRTUAL 5K: September 13th, 2026, through October 13th, 2026.
* Packets may be shipped for $10, or participants can pick up their packets on Sunday, September 13th, 2026, at Canfield High School from 2:00pm-3:15pm.
* Virtual participants can submit their time to josh@gcxcracing.com or they can upload times through this website. Click on the "Results" tab. If you run a faster 5K time at any point thereafter, you may resubmit your time to be updated.
CHOOSE JOY DAY: The free kids' event will take place from 2:00pm-6:00pm and open to all racers, guests, and everyone who is CHOOSING JOY!
_* PLEASE NOTE THAT PARTICIPANT TSHIRTS ARE ONLY GUARANTEED THROUGH AUGUST 27TH, 2026._
Races
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In-Person 5K (Cinch Bag Only)
Incl. $4.45 Fee
Sun 13th September 2026 (3:30PM EDT)
$24.45
CLOSED -
In-Person 5K (Cinch Bag Only)
Incl. $5.46 Fee
Sun 13th September 2026 (3:30PM EDT)
$40.46
CLOSED -
Virtual 5K (Cinch Bag Only)
Incl. $4.45 Fee
$24.45
CLOSEDThe last date to be guaranteed a cinch bag is August 28th. -
Virtual 5K (Cinch Bag Only)
Incl. $5.46 Fee
$40.46
CLOSED -
In-Person 5K
Incl. $5.46 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (3:30PM EDT)
$40.46
CLOSED -
In-Person 5K
Incl. $5.46 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (3:30PM EDT)
$40.46
CLOSED -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $5.46 Fee & T-Shirt
$40.46
CLOSEDThe last date to be guaranteed a shirt is August 28th. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $5.46 Fee & T-Shirt
$40.46
CLOSEDThe last date to be guaranteed a shirt and/or cinch bag is August. 28th.
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