Holiday 5K & 10K at Akron, PA (51)
- Date
- December 19, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K
From the Organizer
Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Additional Information
This is a paved course.
Bathrooms are located at the pavilion by the starting line.
5K and 10K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4851148639
This is an out-and-back course. (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
Course Time Limit
2:00 hours.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
https://usroadrunning.com
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
43°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lancaster Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Akron, PA
Population
4,133
as of 2023
Elevation
516 ft
Nearest Airport
LNS
Lancaster Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Holiday 5K & 10K at Akron, PA (51), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Holiday 5K & 10K at Akron, PA (51)
- Date
- December 19, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Holiday 5K & 10K at Akron, PA (51)?
- Holiday 5K & 10K at Akron, PA (51) is a running race held in Akron, Pennsylvania on December 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Holiday 5K & 10K at Akron, PA (51)?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Akron, Pennsylvania at Loyd H Roland Memorial Park, Akron, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Holiday 5K & 10K at Akron, PA (51)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Holiday 5K & 10K at Akron, PA (51)
Dec 19, 2026