The Choose Joy for Melina 5K

The Choose Joy for Melina 5K

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!

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, September 13th, 2026
• Location: Canfield High School, 100 Cardinal Drive, Canfield, Ohio 44406
• Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
• 5K Start: 3:30 PM

Kids Fun Run

• Event Date: Sunday, September 13th, 2026
• Time: 5:00 PM
• Distance: 400 Meter Fun Run
• Eligibility: Ages 8 & Under, free of charge

Virtual 5K

• Duration: September 13th, 2026, through October 13th, 2026
• Packet Shipping: Available for $10
• Packet Pickup: Saturday, September 13th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Hampton Inn Canfield, 6690 Ironwood Blvd, Canfield, Ohio 44406
• Submitting Times: Email times to josh@gcxcracing.com or upload through the website's "Results" tab

Choose Joy Day

• Event Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Participants: Open to all racers and guests
• Purpose: Celebrating and choosing joy together

Additional Information

* Please note that participant t-shirts are only guaranteed through August 27th, 2026.

Registration Link

For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Choose Joy for Melina 5K.