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HANCOCK -- Race organizers have announced the 2026 Canal Run, scheduled for today has officially been canceled.
In a post on the Canal Run’s Facebook page, organizers said, “The race is officially canceled for 2026. Air quality is already on very edge of our acceptable level and all forecasting appears conditions will not improve – and likely will deteriorate significantly. The race course will not be monitored today. All entries will be deferred to 2027. Racers do not need to take any action.”
The announcement was posted at approximately 7:30 a.m. while volunteers were already on scene setting up for the popular running event. The post concludes with “This is a heartbreaking result for us and for all of you as well. Thank you to everyone who did their best to make this happen, including all of our incredible volunteers who showed up this morning.”
There has been no announcement regarding re-scheduling the event.