Area running calendar

MAY

Monday — 26th annual Memorial Mile will begin at 9:35 a.m. at U.S.224 and state Route 7 in Boardman. Entry fee is $10 in advance and $13 on race day. Runners in 14 age groups will compete for gift certificates and awards. Call 330-757-7424 for more information.

Monday — Freedom Run 5K and Mile Walk in Edinburg. Both begin at 8 a.m. Net proceeds benefit Kent Freedom House for Veterans. Registration is $20 in advance and on race day. T-Shirt and breakfast at Edinburg Church are included. Visit www.edinburgunitedchurch.org for more information, a registration form or to register online.

Monday — Mosquito Lake Chase 5K to benefit the Maplewood Running Rockets will take place at 9 a.m. at Maplewood High School in Mecca. This year’s race is a tribute to the late Oscar Grant, the long-time Maplewood teacher, coach and track official. Advance registration at www.gopherarun.com is $17. Race-day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and is $20. Email ted.rupe@gmail.com for more information.

JUNE

9 — Immaculate Heart of Mary Festival 5K. Start time is 7 p.m. This is one of the oldest running events in the area. All participants must be registered. Online registration at Runsignup.com/Race/OH/Austintown/Ihmfestival5K. A very short quarter-mile kids run takes place just before the 5K. Runners can register beginning at 5 p.m. on race day. Registration fee is $10 if you do not want a shirt.

17 — Second Sole’s Third annual Midnight Mile race begins at midnight at Second Sole on U.S. 224 in Boardman. Pre-race festivities and registration begin at 8 p.m. Early registration is available online at www.secondsoleohio.com or by mail-in form. Cost is $15 through June 15. After that, the price is $20. Email josh@secondsoleohio.com or call 330-758-8708 for more information.

18 — Fourth annual Trumbull County FOP No. 137 Run with the Deputies. A 5K run, one-mile walk and a kids race will take place at Courthouse Square in downtown Warren at 9 a.m. Cost is $15 for the run and $10 for the walk. Kids race is free. Awards to the top four men and women, top four police, fire, veterans and current military members and TCSO, and the top three in each age group. An opening service honoring all veterans is planned and a special veteran will be honored. Contact Don Hyde at 330-240-3750 or dhyde454@aol.com for more information or visit www.gopherarun.com. Proceeds will go to the USO at the Vienna Air Base.

25 — Run with the Knights 5K and 1-mile Fun Walk at St. Charles Church in Boardman. The races will start at 9 a.m. Door prizes and refreshments will be available. Visit www.smileymiles.com or email caimanor@zoominternet.net for more information.

JULY

4 — Canfield’s 41st annual Firecracker Four-mile run and half-mile children’s run begins at the Village Green. Children’s run begins at 8:15 a.m, and the four-mile run begins at 8:30 a.m. Prices for the four-mile run are $15 through July 3 and $18 on race day with registration beginning at 7 a.m. For more information, email josh@secondsoleohio.com or call 330-758-8708.

Email race information to sports@vindy or fax to 330-747-6712. Registration forms available for most races at gopherarun.com or www.ytownrunners.org.