Rooster Run Walk

Event Overview

The Mahoning County Junior Fair presents the annual "Rooster Run 5K & Duckling Dash" taking place on Sunday, September 6th, 2026, at the Canfield Fairgrounds. The address is: 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH 44406.

Race Registration Includes

• 5K registration: Includes an event shirt, commemorative finisher medal, chip-timed bib number and wrist band admission into the fair.
• Duckling Dash registration: Includes kids' finisher medal, bib number and wrist band admission into the fair.

Race Schedule

• Kids 1/2-mile Duckling Dash: Begins at 7:45am and is open to ages 12 & Under.
• 5K Start Time: The 5K will start at 8:00am.
• Timing: Both races are professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown.

Packet Pick-up Information

• Early Packet Pick-up: Will take place on Saturday, September 5th at Boardman Fleet Feet from 11:00am - 2:00pm.
• Race Day Sign Up: Pickup/sign up will be from 6:45am to 7:45am at Gate F.
• Entry: Enter at vehicle Gate 9 and walk-in at Gate F.
• Starting Location: Race starts at Event Center near Gate F.

Awards

5K awards for top overall male and female winners as well as top three males/females in age groups:

• Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & over.

Support Local Fair

All proceeds from this race will be used to support the Mahoning County Junior Fair through building and equipment improvements. With your help, we have updated goat pens, rabbit pens, poultry pens and llama pens to accommodate our growing enrollment.

More Information

For additional details and registration, please visit the Rooster Run Walk website.