Events
Place
Canton, OH US 44721
Description
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Join us on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 9.a.m. at GlenOak High School for the inaugural Run Rich Run 5K and 1 mile Walk! This special event is dedicated to supporting Richard Schmidt and his courageous fight against Lymphoma. Rich is a 2010 alum of GlenOak High School and former captain of the Cross Country team . In late summer of 2024, this 34 year-old man was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He has battled through 7 recent hospitalizations and 6 rounds of chemotherapy.
Together, we’ll rally around Rich, celebrate his strength, and raise funds to assist with his treatment. With a long-term vision to transform Run Rich Run into an annual tradition benefiting others who are fighting this battle. This race is not just about today—it's about building a future of hope and support for those impacted by blood cancers.
The course winds through GlenOak High School's beautiful grounds, offering a family-friendly, welcoming environment for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Pets, bikes, skateboards or scooters are prohibited. Strollers are welcome but MUST start at the back of the starter corral.
The Run Rich Run 5K is more than a race; it’s a movement of community, care, and commitment. Lace up your running shoes and join friends, family, and neighbors for a morning of fun and purpose.
Perks:
- Run Rich Run shirt guaranteed with registration by June 15, 2025
- Race bib and timing chip
- Post race snacks
- Top Overall M/F Awards
- Age Group Awards
- Gift cards for free We're Rolling Pretzel Company Pretzels
- Pre/Post Race DJ: Marla J Party Environment
Parking:
- Participants and volunteers are asked to enter the GlenOak complex via the south (Schneider Street NE) entrance.
- The north entrance (Easton) will be blocked off in preparation for the race.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Sponsors
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
RACE SPONSOR: IN MEMORY OF RICHARD AND MARILYN SCHMIDT
MILE 1 SPONSOR: ANONYMOUS
MILE 1 SPONSOR: AURORA CAR CARE
MILE 1 SPONSOR: BOB AND LINDA BURKEY
MILE 1 SPONSOR: THE BURKEY FAMILY
MILE 1 SPONSOR: CARE FOR OTHERS
MILE 2 SPONSOR: ANONYMOUS
MILE 2 SPONSOR: DR. RAY AND RANDI GUARENDI
MILE 2 SPONSOR: SONSHINE MEDICAL INC.
MILE 2 SPONSOR: JACKSON ZAREMBA
MILE 3 SPONSOR: JASON BEEDLOW
MILE 3 SPONSOR: CANTON S-GROUP WENDY'S
MILE 3 SPONSOR: BRIAN DEPASQUALE
MILE 3 SPONSOR: CHIEF's AUTO WASH
MILE 3 SPONSOR: HARTVILLE RV
MILE 3 SPONSOR: KNIGHT SOUND AND LIGHTING, INC.
MILE 3 SPONSOR: PATRICK MCBREARTY
MILE 3 SPONSOR: TIMOTHY M. MCKEOGH INSURANCE AGENCY: STATE FARM INSURANCE
FRIEND OF THE RACE: ALTAR AND ROSARY SOCIETY SAINT JOSEPH PARISH, MAXIMO
FRIEND OF THE RACE: ANONYMOUS
FRIEND OF THE RACE: GEORGIANA AND FRANCIS BERTOLINI
FRIEND OF THE RACE: PETER BURN
FRIEND OF THE RACE: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL 1818
FRIEND OF THE RACE: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
FRIEND OF THE RACE: THE PEACHES
FRIEND ON THE RACE: RAY AND COLLEEN PLAZEK
FRIEND OF THE RACE: JUNE AND JOHN PORTER
IN KIND DONATION: CANTON FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
IN KIND DONATIONS: CLEVELAND PERFORMING ARTS MINISTRY, TETELISTIA
IN KIND DONATION: DRUG MART
IN KIND DONATION: GERVASI VINEYARD
IN KIND DONATION: GIANT EAGLE, WASHINGTON SQUARE
IN KIND DONATION: GREEN FARMS
IN KIND DONATION: HARRY LONDON/FANNIE MAY PREMIUM CHOCOLATIER
IN KIND DONATION: KNIGHT SOUND AND LIGHTING, INC.
IN KIND DONATION: MEN AND WOMEN UNITED FOR LIFE
IN KIND DONATION: WE'RE ROLLING PRETZEL COMPANY
Pre-race packet pick-up
Pre-race packet pick up will be available on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 3 pm to 7pm at the GlenOak Stadium Arch
Pre-race packet pick up will open at 7:30 am at the GlenOak Stadium Arch on Saturday, June 28th.
