Flash in the Night
- Date
- July 8, 2026
- Distance
- Firefly 1-Mile Run/Walk · Virtual - Firefly 1-Mile Run/Walk · Flash 5K Run/Walk & more
From the Organizer
Presented By: GCXC Racing - Youngstown.
Date: Wednesday, July 8th, 2026.
Address: Canfield Fairgrounds (7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield, Ohio 44406)
Registration: Includes shirt, finisher medal (Flash medal for 5K, Firefly medal for 1-Mile) and custom bib!
Start Time: Firefly 1-Mile (8:15pm) & 5K (8:45pm). Both races professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown.
Course: Participants will run on paved roads at the fairgrounds. The course will be lit by luminaries and streetlights.
Race Day Packet Pick-Up: Cattle Arena building within the Canfield Fairgrounds from 7:00pm-8:15pm.
5K Awards: Top three overall men and women. Top three in age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Up.
1-Mile Awards: Top three overall men and women.
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
83°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Warren 3 S, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Canfield, OH
Population
7,651
as of 2023
Elevation
1,108 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 37 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Flash in the Night, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
30
Days to train
- Race
- Flash in the Night
- Date
- July 8, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Flash in the Night?
- Flash in the Night is a running race held in Canfield, Ohio on July 8, 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 Flash in the Night?
- Wednesday, July 8, 2026 in Canfield, Ohio at 7265 Columbiana Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Flash in the Night?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Flash in the Night
Jul 8, 2026