Canton Fall Classic
About this race
The 37th Canton Fall Classic
After 36 years our beloved classic 10k course needed to be retired. We got a reprieve last year, but have been informed by town officials that they will not approve the route in 2026. There have been many changes in the town over the race history that make the course too challenging for the police to feel comfortable with everyone’s safety.
We do believe that Canton is a beautiful town and our alternative course will still prove both scenic and challenging. We feel we also do our best to make runners feel welcome and have a great record of providing accurate courses, times, great awards, high quality t-shirts and a vibrant best post race scene.
We are fortunate to have a large pool of repeat runners. We are hoping that will continue in future years.
Featuring new 5k and 10k courses
Temple Loop - 5K & 10K
Start/Finish: 1301 Washington St, Canton, MA
The 5K and 10K start simultaneously in front of the temple and take a right on Pleasant St. There are some elevation variations in the first couple of miles of the course, but none too challenging. The course takes a right on Sherman St. which is slightly downhill. The next right onto Washington St. features a significant hill sure to tax athletes as they approach either the finish or the start of the second loop.
The 10K course passes the temple and follows the same route. The Washington St. hill will certainly feel more difficult the second time around.
Starting Times
1 mile Senior Walk AND Fun Run will start simultaneously at 8:00 am
5K and 10K road races will start simultaneously at 8:30 am
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 8:15 am
Awards
Over $2,400 in Cash and Merchandise Prizes. $50 Cash prize for new men's or women's 5K overall course record. $100 Cash Prize for new men's or women's 10K overall course record.
Awards ceremony to begin at 9:45 am
Parking
Parking is available for the first 200 cars in the Draper Mfg. lot. Overflow parking will be directed to Chapman St. Please note: Parking on Chapman street is limited to the odd numbered side of the street only. There will be no parking allowed on the fun run course (Draper and Sumner St.)
Pick your distance
Running
10K Run
5K Run
Kids Fun Run
Walking
Senior Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Canton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 5:48 PM local time (EDT) in Canton on October 25, 2026 — 10h 38m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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Results — Canton Fall Classic
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Canton
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Canton 5K Races 6 races
- Canton Running Calendar 2026 6 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Canton events
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