Running races in or near Akron, NY
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Akron, NY 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.
Great Train Race Grades UPK- K- 9:10 am
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 06-13-2026
Description: DescriptionThe first annual Great Train Race kids fun run!
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Great Train Race Grades 3-5- 10:45 am
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 06-13-2026
Description: DescriptionThe first annual Great Train Race kids fun run!
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Great Train Race Grades UPK- K- 9:20 am
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 06-13-2026
Description: DescriptionThe first annual Great Train Race kids fun run!
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Great Train Race Grades 6-7- 12:15 pm
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 06-13-2026
Description: DescriptionThe first annual Great Train Race kids fun run!
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Great Train Race Grades Senior Citizen 8:30 am
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 06-13-2026
Description: DescriptionThe first annual Great Train Race kids fun run!
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Great Train Race Grades Senior Citizen 8:35 am
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 06-13-2026
Description: DescriptionThe first annual Great Train Race kids fun run!
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Great Train Race Grades 1-2- 9:45 am
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 06-13-2026
Description: DescriptionThe first annual Great Train Race kids fun run!
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Great Train Race Grades UPK- K- 9:00 am
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 06-13-2026
Description: DescriptionThe first annual Great Train Race kids fun run!
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Great Train Race Grades 3-5- 11:15 am
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 06-13-2026
Description: DescriptionThe first annual Great Train Race kids fun run!
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Great Train Race Grades 3-5- 11:45 am
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 06-13-2026
Description: DescriptionThe first annual Great Train Race kids fun run!
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Great Train Race Grades 1-2- 10:00 am
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 06-13-2026
Description: DescriptionThe first annual Great Train Race kids fun run!
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Great Train Race Grades 1-2- 10:15 am
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 06-13-2026
Description: DescriptionThe first annual Great Train Race kids fun run!
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Track & Field Ages 12-14
Organization: Town of Alden Recreation
Date of Race: 06-29-2026
Description: New Track and field program. Located at the HS track. Ages ...
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Track & Field Ages 9-11
Organization: Town of Alden Recreation
Date of Race: 06-29-2026
Description: New Track and field program. Located at the HS track. Ages ...
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Cross Country Run for Fun ages 6-12
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 06-23-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Explorers WK 2: Backyard Games
Organization: Elmwood Franklin Summer Camp
Date of Race: 06-29-2026
Description: Remember the best days of summer—running, laughing, and playing until you ...
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Animal STEAM: Ages 9 -11
Organization: Erie County SPCA
Date of Race: 07-13-2026
Description: Get ready to combine your love of animals with the power ...
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Preschool Play M/W Fall 2026
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 09-09-2026
Description: Description
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Preschool Play M/W Fall 2026
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 09-09-2026
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Preschool Play T/TH Fall 2026
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 09-10-2026
Description: Description
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Preschool Play T/TH Fall 2026
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 09-10-2026
Description: Description
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Preschool Play M/W Fall 2026
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 09-09-2026
Description: Description
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Preschool Play Camp (M/W) Session A Class 2
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 06-29-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin us for a summer of fun, learning, imagination and crafts! ...
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Preschool Play Camp (M/W) Session B Class 1
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 07-20-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin us for a summer of fun, learning, imagination and crafts! ...
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Preschool Play Camp (T/TH) Session C Class 2
Organization: Orchard Park Recreation Department
Date of Race: 06-30-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin us for a summer of fun, learning, imagination and crafts! ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Akron, NY: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Akron
Akron (NY) is a village in Erie County with an estimated population of 2,868.[4]
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There were at least 768 marathons scheduled in the United States and Canada in 2016.
