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
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Event summary
Join us for an incredible day of joy and community at the 6th Annual Choose Joy for Melina 5K on Sunday, September 14th, 2025, in Canfield, Mahoning! This uplifting event combines the beloved CHOOSE JOY on the Green with an exciting in-person 5K race, all in support of finding a cure for pediatric brain tumors. The festivities kick off at Canfield High School, with packet pick-up and race day registration from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM, followed by the 5K start at 3:30 PM.
Don’t miss the chance to bring your little ones for the free Kids Fun Run at 5:00 PM, a delightful 400-meter lap on the track for kids aged 8 and under. For those who prefer a virtual experience, you can participate in the Virtual 5K from September 14th to October 14th, allowing you to run at your own pace while still supporting this vital cause. With fun activities planned from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, this day promises to be filled with laughter, love, and a powerful message of hope. Let’s come together to choose joy and
Don’t miss the chance to bring your little ones for the free Kids Fun Run at 5:00 PM, a delightful 400-meter lap on the track for kids aged 8 and under. For those who prefer a virtual experience, you can participate in the Virtual 5K from September 14th to October 14th, allowing you to run at your own pace while still supporting this vital cause. With fun activities planned from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, this day promises to be filled with laughter, love, and a powerful message of hope. Let’s come together to choose joy and
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 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!
_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!
Races
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In-Person 5K (Includes Shirt)
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)
Incl. $4.96 Fee & T-Shirt
$39.96
The last date to be guaranteed a shirt is Sept. 18th. -
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 Sept. 18th. -
Virtual 5K (Cinch Bag Only)
Incl. $3.95 Fee
$23.95
The last date to be guaranteed a shirt and/or cinch bag is Sept. 18th.
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