Running races in or near Akron, OH
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Akron, OH 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.
2026 Youth Cross Country (3rd-6th)
Organization: KENT PARKS & RECREATION
Date of Race: 08-03-2026
Description: DescriptionKent Parks & Recreation is hosting a Youth Cross Country program ...
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2026 Youth Cross Country (3rd-6th)
Organization: KENT PARKS & RECREATION
Date of Race: 08-03-2026
Description: DescriptionKent Parks & Recreation is hosting a Youth Cross Country program ...
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2026 Youth Cross Country (3rd-6th)
Organization: KENT PARKS & RECREATION
Date of Race: 08-03-2026
Description: DescriptionKent Parks & Recreation is hosting a Youth Cross Country program ...
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Fall Field Hockey League + Clinic (5th-8th)
Organization: KENT PARKS & RECREATION
Date of Race: 08-29-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin the Kent Youth Field Hockey Coach Gwen Rogers along with ...
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Fall Field Hockey League + Clinic (5th-8th)
Organization: KENT PARKS & RECREATION
Date of Race: 08-29-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin the Kent Youth Field Hockey Coach Gwen Rogers along with ...
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Fall Field Hockey League + Clinic (5th-8th)
Organization: KENT PARKS & RECREATION
Date of Race: 08-29-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin the Kent Youth Field Hockey Coach Gwen Rogers along with ...
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Richfield T-Birds T-Ball & Rookie League Baseball
Organization: Jump Start Sports Cleveland Akron
Date of Race: 09-10-2026
Description: WE PLAY! T-BIRDS T-BALL 2-3 (PARENT CHILD) 5:00-5:30pm This program for ...
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Strongsville T-Birds T-Ball & Rookie League Baseball
Organization: Jump Start Sports Cleveland Akron
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
Description: WE PLAY! T-BIRDS T-BALL 2-3 (PARENT CHILD) 8:30-9:00am This program for ...
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Broadview Heights T-Birds T-Ball & Rookie League Baseball
Organization: Jump Start Sports Cleveland Akron
Date of Race: 09-08-2026
Description: WE PLAY! T-BIRDS T-BALL 2-3 (PARENT CHILD) 5:00-5:30pm This program for ...
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Fairlawn T-Birds T-Ball & Rookie League Baseball
Organization: Jump Start Sports Cleveland Akron
Date of Race: 09-14-2026
Description: WE PLAY! T-BIRDS T-BALL 2-3 (PARENT CHILD) 5:00-5:30pm This program for ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Akron, OH: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Akron
Akron (OH) is a city in Summit County with an estimated population of 199,110.[4]
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Historically, more marathons are run in the month of October than any other month (in the U.S.).
