The Choose Joy for Melina 5K
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 3:30PM EDT
- Location Canfield, Ohio
- Price $24.45 - $40.46
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 7th Annual Choose Joy for Melina 5K on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Canfield, Ohio! This vibrant event combines the beloved CHOOSE JOY on the Green celebration with a spirited 5K race, ensuring it's a day filled with fun, community, and purpose. The in-person 5K kicks off at 3:30 PM at Canfield High School, with packet pick-up and race day registration starting at 2:00 PM. Families can also enjoy the free Kids Fun Run at 5:00 PM, specifically designed for children aged 8 and under, featuring a 400-meter track lap that promises plenty of excitement!
For those unable to join in person, a virtual option is available from September 13 to October 13, 2026, allowing participants to run at their convenience while still contributing to a vital cause. Help us fight for more than just a race—join us in the battle against pediatric brain tumors and celebrate the joy that Melina inspired in all of us. Don’t miss out on the festivities, and remember, participant T-shirts are guaranteed only until August 27, 2026. Come together to choose joy, support a
For those unable to join in person, a virtual option is available from September 13 to October 13, 2026, allowing participants to run at their convenience while still contributing to a vital cause. Help us fight for more than just a race—join us in the battle against pediatric brain tumors and celebrate the joy that Melina inspired in all of us. Don’t miss out on the festivities, and remember, participant T-shirts are guaranteed only until August 27, 2026. Come together to choose joy, support a
Organiser's Description
_This year we are COMBINING two of our favorite events, the CHOOSE JOY on the Green and our 5K! Melina always said, "It's NEVER ENOUGH!" Well, now it's MORE! An in-person 5K, a Virtual option, support from far and wide, AND... all the kid's fun! Everything Melina loved - a party, a race, and JOY! Help us fight for MORE than 4! Help us find a cure for pediatric brain tumors. Together this September we fight for JOY! _
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 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 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._
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 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 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. $5.46 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (3:30PM EDT)
$40.46
OPENS 01 JUN -
In-Person 5K (Cinch Bag Only)
Incl. $4.45 Fee
Sun 13th September 2026 (3:30PM EDT)
$24.45
OPENS 01 JUN -
Virtual 5K (Cinch Bag Only)
Incl. $5.46 Fee & T-Shirt
$40.46
OPENS 01 JUNThe last date to be guaranteed a shirt is August 28th. -
Virtual 5K (Cinch Bag Only)
Incl. $4.45 Fee
$24.45
OPENS 01 JUNThe last date to be guaranteed a cinch bag is August 28th. -
Virtual 5K (Cinch Bag Only)
Incl. $5.46 Fee & T-Shirt
$40.46
OPENS 01 JUNThe last date to be guaranteed a shirt and/or cinch bag is August. 28th. -
In-Person 5K (Cinch Bag Only)
Incl. $5.46 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (3:30PM EDT)
$40.46
OPENS 01 JUN
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