Running races in or near Akron, IN
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Akron, IN area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Back to School Festival
Date of Race: 05-25-2026
Description: Come support the Back to School Festival by running or walking ...
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Light Up the Night 5K Run/Walk 2026
Organization: Back to School Festival
Date of Race: 05-25-2026
Description: Come support the Back to School Festival by running or walking ...
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Walking-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Back to School Festival
Date of Race: 05-25-2026
Description: Come support the Back to School Festival by running or walking ...
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21st Fat & Skinny Tire Fest Countryside Tour ...
Organization: KCV Cycling Club
Date of Race: 05-16-2026
Description: Fat Skinny Countryside Tour Century begins and finishes in ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Akron, IN: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Akron
Akron (IN) is a town in Fulton County with an estimated population of 1,167.[4]
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Historically, more marathons are run in the month of October than any other month (in the U.S.).
