Portage APL Barktober 5K & 1-Mile
Portage APL Barktober 5K & 1-Mile is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Rootstown, OH, with entry fees from $30 to $35.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Location
- 4104 Case Ave., Rootstown, OH
- Price
- $30–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The race takes place at Rootstown Community Park/Gracie Fields (4104 Case Ave. Rootstown, Ohio 44272).
- The 5K starts at 11:00 am with the 1-Mile immediately following.
- The 5K is professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown.
- fall photos with your pets with cornstalks and pumpkins.
- Awards: Top overall male, female and canine; Overall 2, 3 place finishers male and female.
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
65°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ravenna 2 S, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rootstown, OH
City Elevation
1,146 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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79
Days to train
- Race
- Portage APL Barktober 5K & 1-Mile
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 4104 Case Ave., Rootstown, OH
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Portage APL Barktober 5K & 1-Mile
Oct 10, 2026