The Friends of the Canton Public Library are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Canton Public Library 5K Fun Run on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Hosted by the Friends, the race will support the library’s renovation and new park installation initiatives, known as the Next Chapter Library Fund. The 5K Fun Run is open to serious runners, as well as casual enthusiasts, and anyone else who loves a good race! Families with strollers and walkers are encouraged to participate in this community event.

The fee is $25 per person, and the race is free for children 8 and under, when accompanied by a participating adult. Presidentialtiming.com will be providing race support including the race registration website.

To sign up, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Canton/CantonLibrary5K.

The race will begin on Sunday, April 27, with the Fun Run for kids at 9:00 AM, followed by the 5K starting at 9:30 AM. Both races start and end in the parking lot of the Canton Town Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton. Check-in time on Sunday starts at 8:30 AM.

Entrants will receive a free T-shirt for as long as supplies last.

Participants may pre-check in on Saturday, April 26, from 5:30-7:30 PM to receive their materials as well as register as a new participant.

The 5K course leaves the Town Hall parking lot; proceeds up Washington Street to Pleasant Street; then to Sherman Street; back to Washington Street; and then back to the Town Hall parking lot.

Join the runners and crew for a finish line party on the library grounds with beverages and food items available for sale, including beer and wine at the Mimosa Garden. The library is diagonally across the street from Town Hall.