Donut Dash For Summit WAB 5K

The 12th Annual West Akron African American Wellness 5K Race is fast approaching and we look forward to exceeding last year’s participation and seeing you on Saturday, August 2, 2025!

The goal of the West Akron 5k Race is to unite the community in a spirit of wellness and philanthropy while raising funds to benefit students in the community. With the support of United Baptist Church, The Akron NAACP, Summa Health, the Gus Johnson Community Foundation, CareSource, Akron Children’s Hospital, Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, this year’s race is on track to do just that with the help and support of our long-time sponsors. This 5K Race Initiative aims to bring awareness of disparities with diabetes, high blood pressure, and the risk of stroke among men while also supplying our schools, that are lacking, the resources needed to ensure our children receive the best education possible.

The West Akron 5K was founded by two-time Iraq war veteran and Buchtel alumni Mary Anderson (class of 1994) began the West Akron 5k in 2013 as a means of giving back to the school and community that nurtured her. We aim to unify a community around wellness and philanthropy that benefits the students in the Buchtel Cluster and citizens in Summit County and surrounding areas. The recent pandemic has prompted us to expand into education around COVID-19, testing, and partnering with entities to provide vaccines and boosters. A goal of the 5K Run/Walk is to raise funds in order to supply our cluster schools, that are lacking, the resources needed to ensure our children receive the best education possible while also informing the community about living a healthy life.

We need your support to take both of these important issues head on! If you can’t run you can walk. If you can’t walk you can still donate!!!

We look forward to another successful race that will benefit the children and families within our community.

TIME TO GET YOUR PICKLE ON!

Akron’s Pride: Akron Pickle

We’ve been magically turning cucumbers into something way better since 2009. Join us for a FUN FUN FUN 5K that kicks off the Akron Pickle Fest in Downtown Akron. Awards to the Top 3 Overall Men/Women and Top 3 in Age Groups 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Special Run with Your Dog Division!

The Pickle Fest itself opens immediately after the awards for the 5K at 10:00am

Kylie Rose's Run

Thanks for your supporting our Mission

Shirt Availability

Please note that the guaranteed shirt date is July 30. If you register after that date, shirts will be available based on a first come first serve basis. You may not receive a shirt when you check in.

We have added a new category - Celebration Supporter ($20)

"Not running or walking? Join us as a celebration supporter! Receive an event shirt and be part of this special final Kylie Rose's Run, as we honor, remember, and celebrate together.

Packet Pick Up Schedule 2026

There will be early packet pick up on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in the parking lot at Copley High School next to the newly renovated stadium at 3807 Ridgewood Rd, Copley, Ohio 44321 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.

We highly encourage you to pick up your packets early. You can also pick up your friend’s or family’s packet.

Packet pick up on race day will be inside the stadium from 2:00 pm until 3:30 p.m.

Day of Race Timeline

Packet Pick Up 2:00 – 3:30 pm

Program Begins 3:45 pm

Hero’s Dash 3:55 pm

5K Run Start 4:00 pm

1 Mile Competitive Run Start 4:45 pm

1 Mile Family Fun Walk/Run 5:00 pm

For 2026 we are celebrating our 12th Anniversary!

We appreciate ALL your support, making it possible to raise more funds for the patients and their families in the fight and to continue to fund pediatric cancer research

We are pleased to announce that both the competitive 1 Mile run and the 5K run will both be chipped timed. The 5K Run will start first at 4:00pm and will be followed by the 1 mile Competitive Run at 4:45pm. Both races will finish under the black finish line arch

BENEFITING PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND RESEARCH

We would like to thank everyone for your unprecedented support for the last 11 years.

Because of you, we have been able to donate over $300,000.00 to Akron Children’s Hospital’s Oncology and Hematology Floor. We have also been able to deliver over 6,000 Kylie’s Bags of Love which have a value of $350,000!

Kylie Rose's Run will be in-person this year, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, however, you may choose the virtual option as well. We want to keep our community connected and motivated!! Together we can help each other and also support our mission - to help those in the fight against pediatric cancer - both financially and with funds supporting research!

All in-person and virtual participants will receive a high-quality short sleeve shirt. All full marathoners will receive both a short sleeve shirt and also a long sleeve hoodie.

These are your options for this 2026:

5K - $40

Virtual 5K - $45 This price include shipping

Competitive 1 Mile - $20.00

Family Fun Run - $20.00

Individual Marathon - $75.00 (participants receive short sleeve and hoodie) YOU HAVE THE MONTH OF AUGUST TO RUN YOUR 26.2 MILES. YOU MAY SAVE THE LAST 3.1 MILES TO FINISH AT KYLIE ROSE’S RUN 5K ON AUGUST 31 - FINISH IN THE STADIUM! OR YOU MAY COMPLETE THE ENTIRE MARATHON VIRTUALLY.

Virtual Marathon - $85.00 This price include shipping costs

Heroes Dash - No Charge

Bags of Love Donation - $35

***** You should plan to complete your virtual run anytime between August 1 and August 30. Please share pictures on Kylie Rose's Run Facebook and Instagram pages!

***** If you are running the Individual Marathon, you may split up your 26 miles between several days if you would like. Just be sure to add up your times.

***** Please note that we will be accepting "Bags of Love" donations at the shirt pick up. We are in need of journals, Gel pens, playing cards, socks with tags, nail polish, play dough, coloring books, teen coloring books, colored pencils, small stuffed animals with tags, etc. These items go to patients at Akron Children's Hospital and cost us around $35 per bag (including cost of fabric) and are very well received.

The Kylie Rose's Run is an Ohio non-profit (Tax ID # 82-5305754)

Kylie Roses Run was inspired by Kylie and her family during her fight against cancer. She and her family put on an annual 5K & Family Fun Run that benefits Akron Children's Hospital's Oncology Department. Kylie also decided to make Kylie's Bags of Love, which are bags stuffed with fun items for the children in the hospital.

Kylie Rose’s Run is celebrating its 12th Annual 5K event. Kylie Rose Jacobs, at the age of five, was diagnosed with cancer on January 6, 2015 and has since been treated at Akron Children’s Hospital. She has BEAT CANCER THREE TIMES! This year’s race proceeds will directly support the patients and their families and will help fund pediatric cancer research.

Sponsors/Donations/Volunteers

If you are interested in making a donation, being a sponsor, donating items, or helping, please email Carrie Jacobs at:

[email protected]

No Refunds - No Transfers - No Rollovers

We invite you to the Return of the Four Leaf Clover 4-mile run and Alayna Bretsik Family Fun Run to benefit cancer patients of all ages right here in Northeast Ohio on Saturday, September 12th at 10:00am.

This is the must do short distance run in the Akron area for 2026! Of course, you can walk it too! This challenging, fun four-mile course will travel through some of the famous brick road West Hill neighborhoods of Akron, including historic Glendale Cemetery. The run will finish on the 50-yard line of John Cistone Field at the VanDevere Automotive Family Station on the campus of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. Yes, the same field that LeBron played on! Included in all the fun is the finisher’s party. The Four Leaf Clover Run Finisher’s Festival is complete with live music featuring Disco Inferno, refreshments, and an onsite BBQ. There is also an awards ceremony for overall and age group winners and recognition of fundraising champions and cancer fighters. Most importantly, your entry fee is not just another race fee; think of it as a gift to make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.

All Runners/Walkers receive:

Commemorative Gift

Race T-shirt

Finishers Festival

Goodie Bag

BBQ Meal

One Beer Ticket (21 age or over)

Overall/Age/Group Awards.