
Hall of Fame Half Marathon/Relay - Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series is a running race on August 23, 2026 in Canton, OH, with entry fees from $40 to $85.
From the Organizer
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Pace Leaders at ALL events to help you get your PR
Age Groups extended to 85+
AWARDS - Medals will be awarded to those who cross the finish line. In addition, there will be overall and age group prizes and special prizes for all
The 3 Person Team Relay, which will be run at the same time as the Half Marathon. Relay Leg Distances are 3.4 miles / 6.6 miles / 3.1 miles Each leg is FAST AND provides an activity for runners who do not want to take on the Half Marathon. All team members will receive our famous Finisher RING Medal.
EVENT SWAG - The Half Marathon & Team Relay will feature a short sleeve unisex shirt
HALF / RELAY PACE TEAM TIMES - 1:30 / 1:35 / 1:40 / 1:45 / 1:50 / 1:55 / 2:00 / 2:10 / 2:20 / 2:30 / 2:45 / 3:00
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series is a community wide effort to improve the health, wellness, and fitness of the Canton area through running and walking. The Race Series will feature four unique events throughout the year that are family friendly and welcome participants of all ages and abilities. The Race Series kicks off in late April 2025 and will conclude with a two-day event at the end of August in downtown Canton. The series is produced by Run to You Racing, which means you can expect a quality event with great race swag!
Events
Weather
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
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Akron Canton Rgnl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
70,105
as of 2023
City 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
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
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Coming Up
AlterClinic Snip Sprint
1 mile away
The Classic Kickoff 6K
Less than a mile away
The 6.3
1 mile away
St Michael's Parish Knights of Columbus 5K
2 miles away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Canton than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Hall of Fame Half Marathon/Relay - Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series
Aug 23, 2026