Skip to main content
triboutique.ca - Triathlon gear with free shipping over $125 triboutique.ca - Free shipping over $125 with coupon code CANADA: Triathlon Equipment, wetsuits, Swimskins and gifts.

West Akron 5k & 1mi Run/Walk

Date:
Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location:
1040 Copley Road
Akron, Ohio
44320
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
Links:
westakron5k.com Register at runsignup.com
Tags:
1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

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.

More races nearby

  • Run to the Beach [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    Description

    The Run to the Beach 5K and One-Mile Easter Eggs Scramble on April 11, 2026, features beautiful courses that loop around Portage Lakes State Park.

    Great swag! Finisher medals for ALL 5K runners and...

    The Run to the Beach 5K and One-Mile Easter Eggs Scramble on April 11, 2026, features beautiful courses that loop around Portage Lakes State Park.

    Great swag! Finisher medals for ALL 5K runners and walkers.

    The Run to the Beach 5K and 1-Mile Easter Egg Scramble is set to take participants for a mostly flat and fast run or walk along the lakeshore of Portage Lakes State Park, where more than 2000 acres of lakes, camping sites and hiking trails make it a popular recreation spot for boating and fishing here in northeastern Ohio.

    Both races start in the parking lot near the beach area with a mix of road and trails and end on the sand on the beach.

    Entrants will also receive a tech tshirt in the 5K, food and a goodie bag.

    The event benefits the Portage Lakes Advisory Council. Become a race sponsor or donate to our organization by going to our fundraising page HERE. Donations can also be made through the registration process.

    Location/Schedule

    Portage Lakes State Park (5031 Manchester Road, Akron, Ohio 44319)

    7:30 AM - Packet Pickup Begins

    8:30 AM - 1-Mile Easter Egg Scramble Starts

    9:00 AM - 5K Run & Competitive Walk Starts

    1-Mile Easter Egg Scramble

    • A one-mile race, with Easter eggs along the course. Participants finish on the beach!

    • The Easter eggs then can be redeemed for prizes after the race. Parents of children running may run with their child for no additional charge.

    • Participants receive a cotton shirt.

    • Awards to the Top 3 Overall Males and Females.

    5K Run

    • Finishers receive a very unique finisher medal!

    • Participants get a technical t-shirt.

    • Awards to Top 5 Overall Males and Females.

    • Additional awards to Top 3 in Age Categories: 11 & Under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over.

    5K Competitive Walk

    • All participants must walk the entire event, no running/jogging!

    • Finishers receive a very unique medal.

    • Participants will get a technical t-shirt.

    • Awards to Top 5 Overall Male and Female.

    Team Challenge

    Largest team wins no matter the time or event!

    Winning team will enjoy a team prize. The team leader will be given details of the team prize.

    Gather up everyone you know to be on your team. Participants can do either the 5K, 1-Mile, or the Virtual Run/Walk. Each team member signs up individually for their event and can create/join a team when registering for the event. Get your friends and/or co-works together, come up with a unique team name, and come on out! Team members must cross the finish line at the race to count! Virtual members must turn in their completion of event by Friday, May 2nd, at 5:00pm.

    Your team leader should create the team and then you can choose it from the dropdown list of existing teams so that no spelling errors occur!
    7 km from Akron
    5031 Manchester Road, Akron, Ohio, 44319, United States
    OpenStreetMap Google Maps

    1 Miles 5k Run Trail Virtual Walk

  • Race Judicata 5K [runsignup.com]

    Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM

    Description

    Join us for the 2026 Race Judicata on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 5:00pm from the University of Akron School of Law. All proceeds benefit the Akron Bar Foundation that provides scholarships and law...

    Join us for the 2026 Race Judicata on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 5:00pm from the University of Akron School of Law. All proceeds benefit the Akron Bar Foundation that provides scholarships and law related grants.

    Course: The course is on the University of Akron Campus.

    Awards: Top Male and Female Finishers in the following categories: Top Overall and Top Age Groups: 24 and under, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65-74, 75+, and Tortoise (last to cross)

    Law Student Team Competition - Join your class members and compete as a team! Time to race for bragging rights!
    4.8 km from Akron
    57 S Broadway St, Akron, Ohio, 44308, United States
    OpenStreetMap Google Maps

    5k Run

  • Puzzle Dash 5K [racepenguin.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    Description

    Join us on April 25, 2026 for the Puzzle Dash 5K at Columbia Woods Park!, a fun-filled run supporting autism awareness and benefiting Kids First, Tops School! Lace up, dash for a cause, and help make...

    Join us on April 25, 2026 for the Puzzle Dash 5K at Columbia Woods Park!, a fun-filled run supporting autism awareness and benefiting Kids First, Tops School! Lace up, dash for a cause, and help make a difference for children and families in our community. 💙🧩 The race/walk will take participants on a scenic route from Columbia Woods to Norton City High School and back. For children with disabilities or those looking for a fun stroll through the park, a smaller, accessible path within Columbia Woods will host a separate race.

    All runners and walkers will receive race medals, t-shirts, water, and bananas. The 5K will receive race numbers and trackers so family and friends can track their progress.

    🏁 Puzzle Dash 5K Race Day Schedule

    Friday, April 24, 2026:

    Columbia Woods Pavilion

    8:00 AM-6:00 PM - Pre-race packet pickup

    Saturday, April 25, 2026:

    7:30 AM – Race Day Sign-Ups & Packet Pick-Up Opens

    8:30 AM - Kids Fun Run

    8:45 AM – Pre-Race Announcements

    8:55 AM – National Anthem

    9:00 AM – 5K Race Start!

    9:45 AM – Post-Race Refreshments & Fun Zone Open

    10:15 AM – Awards Ceremony

    10:45 AM – Community Fun & Wrap-Up

    Event Highlights:

    -Vendors will be set up throughout Columbia Woods

    ---Food and Drink

    ---Petting Zoo

    ---bouncy house

    -50/50 and Potential Raffle Baskets

    -Halfway Water Station provided by Aaron Greene.

    -Entertainment includes DJ Abner Santiago

    ---John Dugos, our Official Photographer

    T-Shirts:

    We offer the following shirt sizes Youth Small-Large, Women X-Small-2X-Large, & Men Small-2X-Large. We also offer a no shirt option for a $5 discount. To be guaranteed a shirt size please register by April 3. Limited selection will be available after!

    Awards:

    5K:

    Top 3 - Overall Female & Male

    Top 1 - Female & Male in the following age groups 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+

    Volunteer Support:

    -Athletico: Pre-race stretching tent & support on the smaller track

    -Race Penguin staff

    Safety & Support:

    -Norton City Police: Road security

    -Norton City Fire Department: First aid support

    Promotion & Media:

    -Social Media

    -WEOL Wadsworth Radio Station will provide on-air advertisements

    Giving Back:

    All proceeds from Race Penguin will go to Kids First Tops Copley. For more information please visit their website at https://www.summitesc.org/AboutUs1.aspx.

    We are actively seeking major donors to help make this event a success and support our community goals.

    Thank you for supporting the Puzzle Dash 5K!
    8 km from Akron
    Barberton, Ohio, 44203, United States
    OpenStreetMap Google Maps

    5k Fun Run Run Walk

  • Donut Dash For Summit WAB 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:40 AM

    Description

    Come join us for our 2nd Annual Donut Dash 5k run/walk that supports the Women's Auxiliary Board (WAB) of Summit County Children's Services!

    This 5K route begins and ends at Hardesty Park in...

    Come join us for our 2nd Annual Donut Dash 5k run/walk that supports the Women's Auxiliary Board (WAB) of Summit County Children's Services!

    This 5K route begins and ends at Hardesty Park in Wallhaven, West Akron. This mostly flat route will take runners and walkers through the picturesque neighborhood of Castle Park. The ending is extra sweet: get a free donut as soon as you cross the finish line!

    NEW EVENT: Kids Fun Run! This untimed race will be before the 5k begins.

    Featured on the Akron Promise Race Series for 2026!

    Run or walk in style with your new race t-shirt, included with registration. Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome!

    Race award prizes to be announced.

    We will also have a raffle table at the event on race day.

    Register by 4/13 to guarantee your T-shirt!
    3 km from Akron
    1615 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio, 44313, United States
    OpenStreetMap Google Maps

    5k Fun Run Run Walk

  • 14th Annual Race for Case [runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    Please join us this year for our 14th annual running of the Race for Case. Race for Case is a community-oriented event benefiting all students of Case CLC. Profits from the event have helped us build...

    Please join us this year for our 14th annual running of the Race for Case. Race for Case is a community-oriented event benefiting all students of Case CLC. Profits from the event have helped us build our permanent greenhouse on school grounds and fund a set of digital microscopes, a VR system, and school events. Help us continue our tradition of successfully funding projects that provide our students with equipment and opportunities many APS students miss out on.

    The Race for Case is just one of the Neighborhood races in the Akron Promise City Series, held to support community organizations, promote youth opportunity, explore Akron, and encourage a healthy lifestyle.
    3.6 km from Akron
    1420 Garman Rd, Akron, Ohio, 44313, United States
    OpenStreetMap Google Maps

    1 Miles 5k Run

More races nearby →
Like Wikipedia, anyone can contribute. Sign up to add your local events.