Canton Fall Classic
Canton Fall Classic is a running race on October 25, 2026 in Canton, MA, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- October 25, 2026 (92 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 37th Canton Fall Classic
After 36 years our beloved classic 10k course needed to be retired. We got a reprieve last year, but have been informed by town officials that they will not approve the route in 2026. There have been many changes in the town over the race history that make the course too challenging for the police to feel comfortable with everyone’s safety.
We do believe that Canton is a beautiful town and our alternative course will still prove both scenic and challenging. We feel we also do our best to make runners feel welcome and have a great record of providing accurate courses, times, great awards, high quality t-shirts and a vibrant best post race scene.
We are fortunate to have a large pool of repeat runners. We are hoping that will continue in future years.
Featuring new 5k and 10k courses
Temple Loop - 5K & 10K
Start/Finish: 1301 Washington St, Canton, MA
The 5K and 10K start simultaneously in front of the temple and take a right on Pleasant St. There are some elevation variations in the first couple of miles of the course, but none too challenging. The course takes a right on Sherman St. which is slightly downhill. The next right onto Washington St. features a significant hill sure to tax athletes as they approach either the finish or the start of the second loop.
The 10K course passes the temple and follows the same route. The Washington St. hill will certainly feel more difficult the second time around.
Starting Times
1 mile Senior Walk AND Fun Run will start simultaneously at 8:00 am
5K and 10K road races will start simultaneously at 8:30 am
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 8:15 am
Awards
Over $2,400 in Cash and Merchandise Prizes. $50 Cash prize for new men's or women's 5K overall course record. $100 Cash Prize for new men's or women's 10K overall course record.
Awards ceremony to begin at 9:45 am
Parking
Parking is available for the first 200 cars in the Draper Mfg. lot. Overflow parking will be directed to Chapman St. Please note: Parking on Chapman street is limited to the odd numbered side of the street only. There will be no parking allowed on the fun run course (Draper and Sumner St.)
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
63°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norwood Mem Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Canton, MA
City Elevation
132 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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92
Days to train
- Race
- Canton Fall Classic
- Date
- October 25, 2026
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Canton Fall Classic
Oct 25, 2026