Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5k
Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5k is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Akron, OH, with entry fees from $30 to $40.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (71 days to go)
- Location
- 380 W Crosier St., Akron, OH
- Price
- $30–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5k serves to honor our United States veterans for their service, as well as to commemorate the completion of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail within Summit County. This event raises funds for the continued development and enhancement of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Connector Trails, and National Heritage Area.
The Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5K is proud to be a part of the Akron Promise Neighborhood Race Series. It will start at Summit Lake.
Event Details
Race date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Race start: 9:00 a.m.
All finishers receive a commemorative Finisher Medal!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
55°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Akron Fulton Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Akron, OH
Population
189,526
as of 2023
City Elevation
986 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Waiting For?
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71
Days to train
- Race
- Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5k
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- 380 W Crosier St., Akron, OH
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Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5k
Nov 7, 2026