Running races in or near Akron, PA
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Akron, PA 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.
PARPC 2026 Junior Running Club
Organization: Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks Commission
Date of Race: 09-14-2026
Description: Join us for Junior Coed Running club! For kids age 6 ...
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Junior Coed Running Club - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks Commission
Date of Race: 09-14-2026
Description: Join us for Junior Coed Running club! For kids age 6 ...
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PARPC 2026 Cross Country
Organization: Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks Commission
Date of Race: 09-14-2026
Description: Join us for some fun afternoons running with friends age 9-14.
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PARPC Cross Country for 9-14 year olds - ...
Organization: Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks Commission
Date of Race: 09-14-2026
Description: Join us for some fun afternoons running with friends age 9-14.
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10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-05-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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50K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-05-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-05-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Half Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-05-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-05-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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2026 Independence Series - Day 3 (PA)
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-05-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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5K Prep
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 06-06-2026
Description: DescriptionReady to tackle a 5K? This program prepares you for race ...
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5K Prep
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 06-07-2026
Description: DescriptionReady to tackle a 5K? This program prepares you for race ...
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PARPC 2026 Boys Soccer
Organization: Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks Commission
Date of Race: 08-17-2026
Description: Join us for ten weeks of fun soccer practices and games ...
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Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding Course
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 05-23-2026
Description: DescriptionPrerequisites: swim 200 yards (8 lengths); tread water for 2 minutes ...
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Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding Course
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 05-23-2026
Description: DescriptionPrerequisites: swim 200 yards (8 lengths); tread water for 2 minutes ...
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Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding Course
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 06-06-2026
Description: DescriptionPrerequisites: swim 200 yards (8 lengths); tread water for 2 minutes ...
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Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding Course
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 07-11-2026
Description: DescriptionPrerequisites: swim 200 yards (8 lengths); tread water for 2 minutes ...
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Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding Course
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 06-06-2026
Description: DescriptionPrerequisites: swim 200 yards (8 lengths); tread water for 2 minutes ...
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Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding Course
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 06-06-2026
Description: DescriptionPrerequisites: swim 200 yards (8 lengths); tread water for 2 minutes ...
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Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding Course
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 07-11-2026
Description: DescriptionPrerequisites: swim 200 yards (8 lengths); tread water for 2 minutes ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Akron, PA: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Akron
Akron (PA) is a borough in Lancaster County with an estimated population of 3,876.[4]
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