The Choose Joy for Melina 5K
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 3:30PM EDT
- Location Canfield, Ohio
- Price $23.95 - $39.96
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
For those who prefer to participate virtually, the Virtual 5K is open from September 14th to October 14th, 2025, offering flexibility while still making a difference. Participants can register and submit their times online, with the option of packet pick-up at the Hampton Inn on September 13th. This event promises not only a race but also a joyful celebration filled with fun activities for all ages. Letβs come together to fight for more than 4 and choose joy this September!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL "CHOOSE JOY FOR MELINA 5K AND MORE, PRESENTED BY THE MELINA MICHELLE EDENFIELD FOUNDATION.
IN-PERSON 5K: Sunday, September 14th, 2025, 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 14th, 2025, at 5:00pm. The 400 Meter Kids Fun Run is free and is one lap on the track.
VIRTUAL 5K: September 14th, 2025, through October 14th, 2025. Packets may be shipped for $10 or participants can pick up their packets on Saturday, September 13th from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Hampton Inn Canfield (6690 Ironwood Blvd, Canfield, Ohio 44406). Virtual participants can submit their time to [email protected] 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 28TH, 2025._
Races
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In-Person 5K (Includes Shirt & Cinch Bag)
Incl. $4.96 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (3:30PM EDT)
$39.96
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In-Person 5K (Includes Shirt & Cinch Bag)
Incl. $4.96 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (3:30PM EDT)
$39.96
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In-Person 5K (Cinch Bag Only)
Incl. $3.95 Fee
Sun 14th September 2025 (3:30PM EDT)
$23.95
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Virtual 5K (Includes Shirt & Cinch Bag)
Incl. $4.96 Fee & T-Shirt
$39.96
The last date to be guaranteed a shirt is August 28th. -
Virtual 5K (Includes Shirt & Cinch Bag)
Incl. $4.96 Fee & T-Shirt
$39.96
The last date to be guaranteed a shirt and/or cinch bag is August. 28th. -
Virtual 5K (Cinch Bag Only)
Incl. $3.95 Fee
$23.95
The last date to be guaranteed a cinch bag is August 28th.
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