
From the Organizer
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location: The Barber Anna Dean Piggery
248 Robinson Ave.
Barberton, Ohio 44203
Packet Pick up Starts at 7:15 AM on race day.
5K Race: $30 entry fee
Race begins at 8:00 AM
Awards: Top 3 Overall Male and Female will win a small cash Award
Medals for 9 age groups: 10 and under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.
Fun Run $15 entry fee
1/2 mile
Race begins at 9:00 AM
All ages are welcome. Dogs (must be on a leash), walkers, and strollers are welcome.
No bicycles.
All participants receive a T-shirt, free water, salty snacks, auction tickets, and donuts.
Packet pickup: Friday, September 18 4:30-7:00 and Saturday, September 19 7:15 to 7:55
Course starts at Anna Dean Piggery and runs down to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath. This is an out and back course. Towpath is flat.
Course Map found at HERE
Refreshments: Free snacks and water for all participants.
Pictures of Barber's Anna Dean Farm and Jeep Davis memorabilia on display.
Another mini-silent auction inside the Piggery. Barberton Historical Society will be on-hand to answer any questions you have about the history of your city! Huge photos of the Barber Mansion and many of the buildings belonging to the original Anna Dean Farm will be on display for all to see FREE OF CHARGE, courtesy of The Barberton Historical Society.
Bring the family to cheer you on.
Events
Weather
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
76°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Akron Fulton Intl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
24,977
as of 2023
Elevation
997 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 30 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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Barber Classic / Jeep Davis 5K and Fun Run
Sep 19, 2026