Kevin Peck Memorial 5K
Kevin Peck Memorial 5K is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Canal Fulton, OH, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Kevin Peck Memorial Run was established in honor of Kevin Peck, a 1998 graduate of Northwest High School who was tragically killed in December of 2011. Kevin was a state qualifying track and cross country runner. His untimely death was a tragedy to all who knew him. In his memory, the Kevin Peck Perseverance Award Scholarship was created.
Kevin often lamented that the hardest step of running was the first. He held the belief that hard work would pay off, and once he got going, eventually he would reach his goal if he kept working.
The Kevin Peck Perseverance Award is presented to a Northwest High School Cross Country or Distance Track senior athlete whose performance dramatically improved from their first season running through their last. This does not necessarily mean the fastest runner or MVP. It is the athlete who reflects the determination, focus and drive that Kevin had to persevere, and become the outstanding runner that he was. To help support this award and the Northwest Cross Country and Track & Field Programs, please take the "First Step" and join the run!
T-shirt:
Sizes are available in Small to 3X-Large but will be limited after July 12, 2026!
Location and Start Times:
6:45 AM - Packet Pickup St. Helena Heritage Park Pavilion
8:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Starts on Canal St. (Buck Chevrolet) & Ends in St. Helena Heritage Park
8:45 AM - Awards Ceremony
Awards:
5K Awards
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Age Groups Male & Female in the following 11-Under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89 and 90+
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
83°
Low
63°
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
9%
Wind
1 to 7 mph
Host City
About Canal Fulton, OH
Population
5,326
as of 2023
City Elevation
998 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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2
Days to train
- Race
- Kevin Peck Memorial 5K
- Date
- July 25, 2026
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Kevin Peck Memorial 5K
Jul 25, 2026