
Catch Me If You Can 5K & Fun Run
Sat, May 16, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run for a cause and stay for the Walleye Rodeo festivities, including a parade, craft show, and a kids' fishing derby.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Great for
- Faith & Community
Join the Catch Me If You Can 5K & Fun Run, an event that supports the Canton Child Study Club's mission to connect children, families, and the church through community service. This run coincides with the Annual Canton Lake Walleye Rodeo, offering a unique blend of fitness and local festivities. Enjoy a parade, craft and vendor show, and food after your run, with a kids' fishing derby on Sunday. It's a wonderful opportunity to contribute to local youth initiatives while enjoying a vibrant community celebration.
What to expect
- Run a 5K on rolling terrain, supporting the Canton Child Study Club.
- Enjoy post-race festivities with a parade, craft show, and food.
- Competitive runners can aim for age group awards and $100 prizes, while kids enjoy a fishing derby.
Standout details
- Benefits Canton Child Study Club
- Coincides with Walleye Rodeo
- Post-race parade & craft show
- Kids' fishing derby with prizes
Perks & features
- Shirt
- USATF Certified
From the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Distances & registration
2 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
1 Mile
1 option · closes May 16, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
14d 5h 49m leftFun Run
Closes May 16, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT · From $27.50
5K
1 option · closes May 16, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
14d 5h 49m leftGeneral entry
Closes May 16, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT · From $32.80
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
Benefits:
All proceeds will go to the Canton Child Study Club, an organization of local mothers and women invested in youth. They strive to connect children, families, and the church through a variety of community service projects and events. These include our community's annual Easter egg hunt, grants for local teachers, scholarships for graduating seniors, and free events for families.
Fun:
This event coincides with the Annual Canton Lake Walleye Rodeo, the state's oldest and biggest fishing tournament. Stay after to enjoy a parade, craft/vendor show, and food from one of the many organizations. On Sunday, a kids' derby will be held in which each registered child is entered for a drawing for prizes, including many lifetime fishing licenses!
Shirt Information:
Sign up before the cutoff date, April 28th, to guarantee the event shirt. There will be extra shirts, but no guarantee for the correct size or even a shirt with entries after the cutoff date.
Awards :
Age awards will be presented to the top 3 in each age group. The top overall male and female will receive a $100 prize.
Location:
M&D Enterprises (next to the Post Office) 200 W Main Canton, OK 73724