The 6.3
The 6.3 is a running race on August 29, 2026 in Canton, OH.
- Date
- August 29, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
NOT A RACE - FREE TO REGISTER AND JOIN ME
I will be running 6.3 miles on my 63rd Birthday as I was born in 1963. Feel free to join me for a few miles along the way. We will start at the McKinley Monument at 11am.
I will also be collecting donations for our charity Miles to Go Running Charities Inc. All dollars donated will go directly towards our Kids Run Canton program. DO NOT FEEL OBLIGATED TO DONATE!
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
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
31%
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
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.
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The 6.3
Aug 29, 2026