Run to Jesus 5K
About this race
Join us for our SECOND YEAR as we continue the legacy of Team Bernard Prince by running to inspire HOPE. Bernard shared his vision, “I want to put on a race to help people that are broken, that have been through trauma.” This event celebrates FAITH, DIVERSITY, and the resilience of ALL ABILITIES and ALL PEOPLE. Choose your race:
● 5K Run / Walk / Roll
● 1 Mile Run / Walk / Roll
● Kids Fun Run / Walk / Roll Worship Music
Enjoy live worship music at Centennial Plaza before, during, and after the races. The performances will feature talented local artists, led by Jay Secrest of Perry Christian Church, creating an uplifting and spiritual atmosphere throughout the event.
Baptism Opportunity
Following the race, we invite you to take part in an outdoor baptism. Inspired by Bernard’s favorite shirt, which read, “Heaven is my Home, I’m just Here Recruiting,” this unique experience reflects his dream of making baptism accessible to everyone who feels called to commit their life to Jesus. The Backstory
Team Bernard Prince was born from a heartfelt conversation in 2022 during a Physical Therapy session. Bernard, battling Kugelberg Welander Syndrome, expressed his dream of becoming a runner and declared, “I’m going to run 10,000 miles as soon as I get to Heaven!” This inspiring story was featured on Cleveland’s Channel 5 News. Watch the 7-minute video that beautifully captures the origins of Team Bernard:
CLICK HERE TO WATCH BERNARD'S STORY
Pick your distance
Running
Adult 5K Run/Walk/Roll
Student 5K Run/Walk/Roll
Kids Fun Run/Walk/Roll
Walking
Family 1 Mile Walk/Roll
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Canton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:09 AM and sets at 8:53 PM local time (EDT) in Canton on July 18, 2026 — 14h 44m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Run to Jesus 5K
Adult 5K Run/Walk/Roll · 140 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evan Brown | 18:23 | 5:55 /mi |
| 2 | Jacob Day | 19:14 | 6:11 /mi |
| 3 | Steve Neading | 19:22 | 6:14 /mi |
| 4 | Gage Norem | 19:41 | 6:20 /mi |
| 5 | Jake Bailey | 19:58 | 6:25 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Canton
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Canton 5K Races 22 races
- 10K Run Events in Canton 2 races
- Canton Half Marathons 2 races
- Canton Running Calendar 2026 33 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, 35 Canton events
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