West Hill's 5K of Wonder
West Hill's 5K of Wonder is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Akron, OH, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (57 days to go)
- Location
- 88 Oakdale Avenue, Akron, OH
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The "West Hill's 5K of Wonder", presented by the West Hill Neighborhood Organization, takes place on Saturday, October 24th, 2026.
- The West Hill Neighborhood Association is a volunteer led community organization providing free programming to residents in Akron's West Hill neighborhood.
- Race registration includes a participant shirt. (Shirts only guaranteed through October 17th)
- The 5K begins at 9:00am and takes participants through neighborhoods and a section of the Glendale cemetery with varied elevations throughout the course.
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
61°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Akron Fulton Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
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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West Hill's 5K of Wonder
Oct 24, 2026