War Within Challenge: Test
War Within Challenge: Test is a running race on July 26, 2026 in Akron, OH.
- Date
- July 26, 2026 (12 days to go)
- Location
- 2620 Harrington Rd, Akron, OH
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The War Within Challenge
Run • Walk • Ruck • Remember
Tuscarawas Shelter Firestone Park 2620 Harrington Rd, 8 am July 26
Honoring Iraq Combat Veteran Anthony Salem and everyone fighting addiction, PTSD, trauma, and mental health challenges.
Some battles are fought within, but none should be fought alone.
Choose your challenge:
🏃 Run
🚶 Walk
🎒 Ruck
Distances: 2, 4, or 8 miles
Free lunch from Zou’s Shawarma Shack (9 am-12 pm)
Snacks and water available at the finish line.
Race day Schedule:
- 7 am to 7:50 am Packet pick up
- 8 am all events start
- 9 am Food available from Zou's Shawarma Shack
- 9:30 am awards ceremony for 2 and 4 mile events
- 10:30 am awards ceremony for the 8 mile event
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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War Within Challenge: Test
Jul 26, 2026