Never Walk Alone
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 1 Mile Walk
From the Organizer
Never Walk Alone is a 5k that comes from the teenagers from the boys and girls club. The teens wanted to start a 5k to raise awareness about mental health. They realized that so many people struggle in their community, so they decided to do something about it. This 5k is a reminder how important every person is in the world. While also highlighting the importance of togetherness as a city. The money raised through this event will support the organization Erika's Lighthouse which the teens chose. Erika's lighthouse provides mental health services to Wayne County and across the country. The race with take place in the city of Orrville starting at the Boys and Girls club at 9:00am on August 1st. If you do not like to run don't worry, there will be a 1 mile walk option as well!!! Please join us for this awesome opportunity to love on our community!
Shirts:
Include with your registration is a t-shirt! We offer Youth Small to Large, Adult Small to 2X-Large, and a no shirt option for $5 discount. Shirts will be limited after July 12 with limited selection!
Schedule:
7:30 AM - Race Pickup
9:00 AM - 5k Race start
9:05 AM - One Mile Walk Starts
10:00 AM - Award Ceremony
Awards:
5k Run/Walk:
Top 1 Overall Women/Men
Top 1 Women/Men in each age group 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+
1 Mile Walk:
Top 1 Overall Women/Men
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
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
46%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wooster Wayne Co Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Orrville, OH
Population
8,361
as of 2023
Elevation
1,054 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 39 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 Never Walk Alone, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
54
Days to train
- Race
- Never Walk Alone
- Date
- August 1, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Never Walk Alone?
- Never Walk Alone is a running race held in Orrville, Ohio on August 1, 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 Never Walk Alone?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Orrville, Ohio at Orrville Area Boys & Girls Club, Orrville, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Never Walk Alone?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Never Walk Alone
Aug 1, 2026