Chase the Light
- Date
- July 20–26, 2026
- Location
- 330 Court Ave NW, Canton, OH
- Distance
- Chase the Light 5k
From the Organizer
Chase the Light 5K
Mon, July 20 – Sun, July 26, 2026 · Virtual · Run or Walk Your Way
Your race. Your route. Your reason.
Chase the Light is a week-long virtual 5K that meets you exactly where you are. No starting line, no crowded course, no pressure. Run before work. Walk after dinner. Push the stroller through the park. You choose when, where, and how you move.
Every step you take fuels something bigger: the caregivers, families, and communities that IncuBrighter exists to support.
What's included with registration:
- Commemorative Chase the Light coin — yours just for crossing the finish line
- A full week to complete your 5K — any time between July 20–26
- Complete freedom of route — treadmill, trail, neighborhood sidewalk, all of it counts
- Peer-to-peer fundraising access — hit your fundraising goal and unlock exclusive IncuBrighter swag
- Community — you'll be moving alongside participants from across Northeast Ohio and beyond, united by a shared belief that communities are strongest when the people in them are supported to lead, grow, and thrive
Why it matters:
IncuBrighter is the Nonprofit for Nonprofits. Every day, people across Northeast Ohio see a need in their community and decide to do something about it — but good intentions aren't enough. Without the right guidance, most early nonprofits don't survive. IncuBrighter exists to change that.
When you register for Chase the Light, you're helping us provide the education, tools, and support that turn community-driven ideas into organizations that last.
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Tiers
The Chase the Light 5K offers participants the option to do peer-to-peer fundraising! Meaning that you can fundraise with your friends, find donors for your team, or raise extra funds for IncuBrighter in whatever way makes you happy! We are in the midst of putting together rewards for our fundraisers too! Which means that your hard work gets rewarded!
Flicker Tier fundraisers will receive an IncuBrighter t-shirt when they meet their fundraising goal
Shine Tier fundraisers will receive the IncuBrighter t-shirt and acrylic cup when they meet their fundraising goal.
Illuminate Tier fundraisers will receive the IncuBrighter t-shirt, acrylic cup, and hoodie when they meet their fundraising goal.
Ready to move? Registration is open now — we'd love to have you.
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
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Akron Canton Rgnl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Canton, OH
Population
70,105
as of 2023
Elevation
1,108 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Chase the Light, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Chase the Light?
- Chase the Light is a running race held in Canton, Ohio on July 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Chase the Light?
- Monday, July 20, 2026 in Canton, Ohio at 330 Court Ave NW, Canton, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Chase the Light?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Chase the Light
Jul 20, 2026