Upcoming Races in Akron

Endurance Grid lists 14 races in Akron, Ohio, from July to November 2026.

14
Upcoming races
1
Sports covered

Host City

About Akron, OH

Population

189,526

as of 2023

City Elevation

986 ft

Nearest Airport

CAK

Akron Canton Regional Airport

Major Hub

CLE

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

Races in Akron, OH

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14 races in Akron

July 2026 Akron, Ohio Races

3 upcoming races in Akron, Ohio in July.
Jul
12
Sun
Running
Soap Box Derby 5K
789 Derby Downs Dr, Akron, OH
5K · Other
Avg 85° / 64°·986 ft city elevation
Jul
18
Sat
Running
Flight of the Heron 5k, 10k, & 1mi
57 West North Street, Akron, OH
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 85° / 64°·986 ft city elevation
Jul
26
Sun
Running
War Within Challenge: Honoring Anthony Salem
2620 Harrington Rd, Akron, OH
2 Mile / 3K · 4 Mile · 8 Mile
Avg 85° / 64°·986 ft city elevation

August 2026 Akron, Ohio Races

3 upcoming races in Akron, Ohio in August.
Aug
9
Sun
Running
Akron Pickle Fest 5K
200 S Main St, Akron, OH
5K
Avg 84° / 63°·986 ft city elevation
Aug
15
Sat
Running
RoadRokr 5K
Next to Huntington Bank, Akron, OH
5K
Avg 84° / 63°·986 ft city elevation
Aug
21
Fri
Running
Akron Pride 5K
Downtown Akron - South Main Street, Akron, OH
5K
Avg 83° / 62°·986 ft city elevation

September 2026 Akron, Ohio Races

3 upcoming races in Akron, Ohio in September.
Sep
5
Sat
Running
Goodyear Hts History 5K
1307 E. Market St., Akron, OH
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 81° / 58°·986 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
2026 Four Leaf Clover Run
15 N Maple Street, Akron, OH
4 Mile · Other
Avg 78° / 56°·986 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Running
PS I Love You 5K and 1 Mile
Kohl Family YMCA, Akron, OH
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 76° / 54°·986 ft city elevation

October 2026 Akron, Ohio Races

4 upcoming races in Akron, Ohio in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
10th Annual KJ's 5K for Mental Health and Animal Rescue
Portage Lakes State Park, Akron, OH
5K
Avg 70° / 49°·986 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sat
Running
Hale Harvest 5K Run
2686 Oak Hill Rd, Akron, OH
5K
Avg 67° / 46°·986 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron
300 S Main St., Akron, OH
5K
Avg 64° / 44°·986 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
The James Anderson Built on Belief 7k and 1 Mile Walk
The JADFA House, Akron, OH
1 Mile · Other
Avg 64° / 44°·986 ft city elevation

November 2026 Akron, Ohio Races

1 upcoming race in Akron, Ohio in November.
Nov
26–27
Thu–Fri
Running
Gennesaret’s Home Run for the Homeless
419 W. Exchange Street, Akron, OH
1 Mile · 4 Mile
Avg 47° / 32°·986 ft city elevation

Just Outside Akron

Races near Akron

West Akron 5k Race
Sat, Aug 1
1040 Copley Road, AKRON, OH
2 mi away
2026 Youth Cross Country
Thu, Aug 6
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
5 mi away
Gift of Life Walk & Run
Sun, Aug 23
Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
5 mi away
Burning River
Sat, Jul 25
Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
5 mi away
Barber Classic / Jeep Davis 5K and Fun Run
Sat, Sep 19
248 Robinson Ave, Barberton, OH
6 mi away
Bozzelli Race for the Future 2026
Sat, Sep 19
2915 Silver Lake Blvd, Stow, OH
6 mi away
4th Annual Live. Love. Thrive. RUN! 5K Run & 2.5K Walk
Mon, Sep 7
521 S. River Road, Munroe Falls, OH
7 mi away
Stow Firecracker Run 2026
Sat, Jul 4
3179 Kent Rd, Stow, OH
7 mi away
Mogadore Summer Festival 5k Run & 1 mile walk/run
Sat, Jul 18
3875 Curtis St, Mogadore, OH
7 mi away
Labor of Love Run
Mon, Sep 7
1800 Raber Rd, Uniontown, OH
9 mi away
The Oak Clinic Acorn Run
Sun, Sep 13
3838 Massillon Rd, Uniontown, OH
9 mi away
Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Akron
Sun, Oct 4
5000 S Hametown Rd, Norton, OH
9 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Akron, Ohio?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 14 upcoming races in Akron, Ohio, spanning 1 sport.
What kinds of races are held in Akron?+
Akron hosts running races.
Is there a race season in Akron?+
Races in Akron run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and July.
What race distances can you find in Akron?+
Upcoming races in Akron cover distances including 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 4 Mile, 10K, and 8 Mile.
What other cities near Akron have races?+
Nearby race cities include Uniontown.