Running Races in Akron, Ohio — 2026

There are 24 running races in Akron, Ohio in 2026. The next is the Connect 5K on April 25. Distances include 5K races.

Race Judicata 5K

Tue, Apr 21 · Akron, OH Akron

Road Community 5K Run/WalkUniversity of Akron Law Student 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Connect 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Akron, OH Akron

Road Adult Run/WalkStudent Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Donut Dash For Summit WAB 5K

Sat, May 2 · Akron, OH Akron

Road Kids Run5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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To The Clock Tower & Back 5K

Sat, May 9 · Akron, OH Akron

Virtual 1 Mile Kids Fun Run5k Run5K Run- Student +2

From $5 Open

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14th Annual Race for Case

Sat, May 16 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Grace Race

Mon, May 25 · Akron, OH Akron

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5k5k Virtual

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run 4 Hope - 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 30 · Akron, OH Akron

Road VIRTUAL Run For Hope-5K Run/Walk (We will mail your shirt!)Run For Hope-5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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ADM Recovery Challenge 5K & 1-Mile Family Fun Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Akron, OH Akron

OCR 1 Mile Family Fun Walk5K Obstacle Course

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Cuyahoga Valley Cross Country 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Akron, OH Akron

Road Kids Dash5K Cross Country Run

From $5 Open

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Kenmore Cowbell 7K

Sat, Jun 6 · Akron, OH Akron

Road BLVD MileAdult 7K Run/WalkStudent 7K Run/Walk +2

From $0 Open

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The Joe Lutz North Hill 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Akron, OH Akron

Road Youth 5K Run / WalkAdult 5K Run / Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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BK5K Akron, OH

Sat, Jun 27 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 5K Run/WalkKid's Fun Run

From $0 Open

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Soap Box Derby 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Akron, OH Akron

Road Adult 5K Run / WalkYouth 5K Run / WalkThe 989 Dash

From $9.89 Open

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2026 Northeast Region Classic

Thu, Jul 23 · Akron, OH Akron

Relay Category: Team #2: FRIDAYRelay Category: Team #3: FRIDAYTandem Category: Team #3: FRIDAY +4

From $60 Open

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War Within Challenge: Honoring Anthony Salem

Sun, Jul 26 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 2 mile Walk (1 loop), untimed2 mile Run, Ruck (1 loop)4 mile Run, Ruck (2 loops) +3

From $30 Open 10 spots left

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West Akron 5k & 1mi Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 1 Mile5K

From $30 Open

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West Akron 5k Race

Sat, Aug 1 · AKRON, OH AKRON

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $30 Open

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Akron Pickle Fest 5K

Sun, Aug 9 · Akron, OH Akron

Road Adult 5K Run/WalkYouth 5K Run/WalkRun with Your Dog

From $20.26 Open

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RoadRokr 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Akron, OH Akron

Road Student Run/WalkAdult Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Akron Pride 5K

Fri, Aug 21 · Akron, OH Akron

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 Four Leaf Clover Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Akron, OH Akron

Road Family Fun Run 1/2 MilerStudent Run/Walk 4 MilerAdult Run/Walk 4 Miler

From $10 Open

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PS I Love You 5K and 1 Mile

Sat, Sep 19 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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10th Annual KJ's 5K for Mental Health and Animal Rescue

Sat, Oct 3 · Akron, OH Akron

Virtual Virtual 5k10th Annual KJ's 5k Run/Walk for Mental Health and Animal Rescue

From $25 Closed

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron

Sat, Oct 17 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open

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The James Anderson Built on Belief 7k and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Akron, OH Akron

Virtual 1 Mile Family Fun Walk7K Virtual7K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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