The inaugural Greenford Ruritan Memorial Day 5K, 1-Mile Walk & Kids Fun Run takes place on Monday, May 25th, 2026, at Greenford Christian Church. - Race day registration and packet pick-up takes place from 6:50am-7:50am. - The 5K & 1-Mile Walk begin at 8:00am. The 5K is professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown. - The Kids Fun Run (ages 13 & Under) takes place at 8:45am. The Kids Fun Run is 1/4 mile in distance. - The start/finish line for all events is located in front of Big Reach Center of Hope (which is located across the parking lot from Greenford Christian Church. - Restrooms are available inside of Greenford Christian Church. - All events will take place before the Memorial Day parade which begins at 9:00am. Participants in all events receive a commemorative finisher medal (limited to the first 100 registered). Participants in the 5K & 1-Mile Walk receive a participant shirt. Participants in the Kids Fun Run can purchase a shirt additionally. - Proceeds from the 5K &
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Greenford Ruritan Memorial Day 5K 2026 — Salem, OH
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