Slay The Dragon 5K Trail Run

Join us as we kick off Race Week at the International Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio.

Your chance to run a great course AND finish the final stretch on the legendary Derby Downs Track.

A great event shirt and custom medal to all finishers

Awards: Top 3 Overall Men / Women, Top 1 Master Men / Women, Top 3 Men / Women Age Groups 1-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+

SAVE THE DATE! JULY 19TH, 2026! REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1ST!

We welcome inclusivity in our community, people of all ages and abilities - including walkers!

COMPLETE RACE INFORMATION

Proudly Sponsored by the Greystone Veterinary Hospital + Urgent Care, join us for the second annual Run for the Hills Cross Country 5K and 1-Mile Family Walk. The course will consist of grass, gravel, a short wooded trail, and occasional all-purpose paved trail opportunities. There will be entertainment during the race, plus food and drink offerings at 12 pm during our Home Days Event (Food trucks, beverages, rides, etc.). We hope to see you there!

Contact Us: Mike Gallagher ([email protected])

Join us in the vibrant City of Solon for an exhilarating 5K run and a fun-filled Kids Donut Dash!

The 5K route winds through the scenic streets of Solon and is a flat course suitable for all skill levels.

Before the race, kids can participate in the Donut Dash, where they'll enjoy a short dash and tasty treats.

RACE DETAILS

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026

Location: Solon Community Center (35000 Portz Parkway Solon, OH 44138)

Race Day Registration/Check-In begins at 7:00 am

Kid's Donut Dash Start (1/8 - 1/2 mile): 7:45 am

• We'll run 1 heat for kids 7-12 (1/2 mile) and a second heat for kid's 3-6 (1/8 mile)

• Donut Dash Start is in the back of the Community Center on the path - in front of Full Truth Ministries

5K Start 8:15 am

• 5K Start is on Portz Parkway, in front of the Community Center / Finish is in the back of the Community Center

Fees: 5K: $20 - $5 surcharge race weekend ------ Kid's Dash: $15

Included: Age Group and Overall awards, a Solon race shirt, chip-timed 5K results, and post-race snacks & refreshments.

Award Categories: Top Male and Female Finisher, Top 3 Male and Female Finishers in the following age groups:

14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over

Age Group Awards will be formally announced at 9:00 AM inside the community center.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, please contact Hermes Sport and Events: 216-623-9933 or [email protected]

War Within Challenge: Honoring Anthony Salem

Run • Walk • Ruck

When: July 26, 2026 8 AM Start

Where: Tuscarawas Shelter at Firestone park in Akron

2620 Harrington Rd

Akron, OH 44319

Fighting the Silent Battle: A 2 mile, 4 mile, or 8 mile for Addiction, PTSD, & Recovery

The 2nd Annual Anthony Salem Challenge is more than a race—it is a movement.

Created in honor of Iraq Combat Veteran Anthony Salem, who tragically lost his battle with addiction and the invisible wounds of war on September 24, 2023, this event stands as a public declaration that no one should have to fight alone.

Every day, veterans and individuals in recovery wage an unseen war—against PTSD, addiction, trauma, and the weight of experiences most will never understand. Too many lose that battle in silence.

This challenge exists to change that.

On race day, participants will run, walk, or ruck a scenic 2 mile course, each step symbolizing the burdens so many carry quietly.

Your participation—and your fundraising—become part of someone’s survival story.

All proceeds power Running2bWell, helping provide:

• Bicycles for transportation

• Fitness clothing

• Running shoes

• Race entries

• Community support and connection

Every dollar fuels hope. Every mile lifts a warrior. Every fundraiser becomes part of the fight.

Join us as we honor Anthony’s legacy, uplift those still fighting, and ensure that no warrior battles alone.

Welcome to The War Within Peer-to-Peer Challenge—where your courage becomes someone’s lifeline.

Peer-to-Peer Challenge Fundraising Levels

War Within Challenge: Honoring Anthony Salem Run • Walk • Ruck

Fighting the Silent Battle: Addiction • PTSD • Recovery

The Challenge Entry — $40

“Answer the Call”

This is your basic registration or “sign-up challenge.”

Includes:

• Event entry for Run • Walk • Ruck

• Participant bib

• Exclusive Anthony Salem Challenge T-shirt

• Access to fundraising platform

• The opportunity to dedicate your challenge “In Honor Of” a loved one

1. Battle Buddy Level — $100-499 Raised

“No One Fights Alone”

• Official “Battle Buddy” digital badge

• Exclusive Anthony Salem Challenge T-shirt

• Fundraisers who raise $100 or more will receive a food truck voucher as a thank-you for their impact

• Name included on event website supporters page

• Helps provide fitness clothing or race entries to someone in recovery.

2. Strength in the Struggle Level — $500-999 Raised

“Every Mile Helps a Warrior Fight Another Day”

• All previous rewards

• Salem Challenge wristband

• Supports a pair of running shoes for a veteran or person in recovery.

3. Warrior Shield Level — $1,000- 2499 Raised

“Your Support Becomes Their Shield”

• All previous rewards

• Name listed on event “Honor Field” signage

• Sponsors a full fitness-support package: clothing, shoes, race entries, and community programming.

• Helps fund a bicycle for transportation to work, meetings, and recovery groups.

4. The Salem Hero Level — $2,500 Raised

“Fight the Battle They Can’t Fight Alone”

• All previous levels

• Personalized certificate presented at the event

• Funds nearly all components for the Sponsor a Warrior program.

Additional Fundraising Components

• Ruck-Weight Fundraiser (Add-On Option)

• Participants can collect pledges tied to their effort:

• $5 per pound rucked

• $1 per minute run

• Great for teams and high-impact fundraisers.

Memorial & Honor Field (Event Day).

Supporters can donate to add a name to the 2026 Honor Field:

• A veteran

• A loved one lost to addiction

• Someone fighting PTSD or rebuilding in recovery