Mother of All Races

Event Overview

• Date: May 9, 2026
• Location: Northwest High School, 8580 Erie Ave N, Canal Fulton, OH 44614
• Start Time: 8:00 AM
• URL: Mother of All Races

Special Pricing

• Teams: Special pricing for Mother/Daughter and Mother/Son Teams
• Team Limit: Maximum 2 person team

Schedule

• Pre-Packet Pickup: Friday, May 8 at Northwest Field House, 5:00-7:00 PM
• Packet Pickup/Registration: Saturday, May 9 at Northwest High School, 6:30 AM
• Race Start: 8:00 AM for 10K & 5K
• Awards: 5K at 9:00 AM, 10K at 9:15 AM

T-Shirts and Sweatshirts

• Included: Gender Short Sleeve Performance T-Shirt with registration
• Optional Upgrades: Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt ($5 add-on), Hooded Sweatshirt ($15 add-on)
• Discount: $5 discount for no shirt option
• Sizes: Choices are limited after April 20, not all sizes will be available

Awards

• Top Teams: TOP 3 OVERALL Mother/Daughter Team and Mother/Son Team
• Overall Winners: TOP 3 OVERALL WOMEN & MEN in 10K, 5K Run/Walk, & 5K Competitive Walk
• Age Group Awards: TOP 3 FOR EACH AGE GROUP in 10K & 5K Run/Walk
• Competitive Walk Awards: TOP 1 FOR EACH AGE GROUP in 5K Competitive Walk

Course Details

• Scenic Route: Races are routed through the picturesque, historic and natural beauty of downtown Canal Fulton, OH
• Path: Along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath
• Certification: See below links for course certifications

Organization

• Celebration: Rotary Club of Canal Fulton celebrating its 99th year
• Motto: "Service Above Self"
• Community Support: Major fundraising event to support individuals in need
• Funding: Over 90 percent of Rotary's funding distributed annually throughout the community