Franksgiving Day 5K

Franksgiving Day 5K

Franksgiving Day 5K takes place on 11/14/2026 at 132 5th St NW, Canton, OH 44702. The event program includes an Adult 5K Run/Walk, a Youth 5K Run/Walk, the Red Hot Tot Trot and Wiener Dog Races. The Adult 5K is for participants 18 years old and over. The Youth 5K is for participants 17 years old and under. The Red Hot Tot Trot is a one-loop fun run of 0.3 miles for children under the age of 12.

Distances:

• 5K : Adult and Youth Run/Walk
• 0.3 miles : Red Hot Tot Trot for under 12

Finishers receive free hot dogs, chips, and beer, pop, or water. The event provides finisher medals and unique awards. Individual 5K awards include Top 5 Men and Top 5 Women, plus Top 3 Age Group Men and Women in these brackets: 1-14, 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+.

Teams compete in Mustard, Ketchup, and Onion divisions; the team with the lowest average time wins and every finisher counts toward the team score. Additional features for 2026 include an appearance by the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and the Mount Beanie Weenie Sprint. Wiener Dog Races are staged as a fun event at Centennial Plaza; each dog participant receives a mini race bib and a small doggie gift. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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