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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!
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.
FirstEnergy Akron Marathon,
Half Marathon & Team Relay
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Akron, Ohio
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