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Flash in the Night

📅 July 7, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Canfield · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 8, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi1 mi

About

Flash in the Night is a nighttime 5K and 1-mile race at the Canfield Fairgrounds in Canfield, Ohio, on July 7, 2027. The 1-mile run/walk starts at 8:15 p.m., followed by the 5K run/walk at 8:45 p.m.

Both races are run on paved roads, with the course lit by light fixtures and streetlights. Participants receive a T-shirt, a finisher's medal and a personalized bib, and the event is professionally timed by GCXC Racing. Awards go to the top three men and women overall in both races, with additional age-group awards for the 5K.

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