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2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series

2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series

Race Date

Apr 25, 2026

Location

Canton, OH

Runner Favorite87

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Location
Canton, Ohio
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + Full Race Series - All 4 Events, VIRTUAL Full Race Series - All 4 Events, 10K, 5K, 6K
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Yes
Finishers on record
15,499

The Experience

Welcome to the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series We are FOUR unique events that spans the Spring and Summer Months. The event promotes the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio and is heavily themed. EVENTS

Saturday, April 25th, 2026 - Draft Day 10K - 8:00am start - SINGLE 10K REGISTRATION CLICK HERE

Sunday, June 14th, 2026 - Training Camp 5K - 8:00am start- SINGLE 5K REGISTRATION CLICK HERE

Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 - Kickoff 6K - 7:30am start - SINGLE 6K REGISTRATION CLICK HERE

Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 - Hall of Fame Half Marathon & 3 Person Team Relay - 6:30am start - SINGLE HALF OR RELAY REGISTRATION CLICK HERE

IN-PERSON / VIRTUAL / COMBINATION OPTIONS SWAG - Famous FLEECE BLANKET to those who register for the FULL RACE SERIES BONUS SWAG - Register by December 31st, 2025 to receive a special gift (soon to be announced) TEAM RELAY - We will have a THREE person relay in 2026 during Half Marathon Weekend PERKS - Everyone who registers for the Full Race Series will be provided a number of perks throughout the race series. INDIVIDUAL RACE REGISTRATIONS - Available IF you only want to participate in a single event VIEW OUR SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM HALL OF FAMER ALAN FANECA HERE

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Start Time

6:30 AM

Giveaway

Long Sleeve Tri-Blend Unisex Shirt

Start Location

2121 George Hallas Dr NW, Canton, OH, 44718

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

-0.03 m

Separation

0.8%

Also Offers

Full Race Series - All 4 EventsVIRTUAL Full Race Series - All 4 Events10K5K6K

USATF Certified Course

OH24017JHP · Canton Hall of Fame Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Quality Score

Runner Favorite87
Methodology
Heritage20/20

10 years running

Size15/15

~1,174 finishers a year

Momentum0/5

shrinking

Loyalty20/20

29% returning runners

Course & details10/15

USATF certified · 5 timing sources

National draw9/10

runners from 31 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:12:07

Weather8/10

typical high 63°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

42°

Afternoon (High)

63°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

65%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 15,499 finishers actually crossed the line across 10 years.

Most recent

2024

Total finishers

15,499

Median time

2:19:39

Latest turnout

833

States

49

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:05p50 median ≈ 2:155:25

Turnout by year

20162024

'16'17'18'19'21'22'23'24
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Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series?

The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series is held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM.

Where does the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series take place?

It takes place in Canton, Ohio.

What distances does the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus Full Race Series - All 4 Events, VIRTUAL Full Race Series - All 4 Events, 10K, 5K, 6K.

Is the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series course flat and good for a PR?

The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.

How many people run the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series?

HalfRuns has finish records for 15,499 runners who have completed the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series.

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