Upcoming Races in Akron

Endurance Grid lists 8 races in Akron, Pennsylvania, from November 2026 to June 2027.

8
Races
1
Sport

Racing in Akron

The Akron race calendar is busiest in January, February, and March. Every race here is a running event, so there's usually one near you. You'll see distances like 5K and 10K.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

4,133

as of 2023

City Elevation

516 ft

Nearest Airport

LNS

Lancaster Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Akron, PA

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8 races in Akron

November 2026 Akron, Pennsylvania Races

1 upcoming race in Akron, Pennsylvania in November.
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Gobbler 5K & 10K at Akron, PA (46)
Loyd H Roland Memorial Park, Akron, PA
5K · 10K
Avg 55° / 34°·516 ft city elevation

December 2026 Akron, Pennsylvania Races

1 upcoming race in Akron, Pennsylvania in December.
Dec
19
Sat
Running
Holiday 5K & 10K at Akron, PA (51)
Loyd H Roland Memorial Park, Akron, PA
5K · 10K
Avg 43° / 26°·516 ft city elevation

January 2027 Akron, Pennsylvania Races

1 upcoming race in Akron, Pennsylvania in January.
Jan
16
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K & 10K, Akron, PA (03)
221 N 11th St, Akron, PA
5K · 10K
Avg 39° / 21°·516 ft city elevation

February 2027 Akron, Pennsylvania Races

1 upcoming race in Akron, Pennsylvania in February.
Feb
20
Sat
Running
Viking 5K, & 10K at Akron, PA (08)
221 N 11th St, Akron, PA
5K · 10K
Avg 44° / 24°·516 ft city elevation

March 2027 Akron, Pennsylvania Races

1 upcoming race in Akron, Pennsylvania in March.
Mar
20
Sat
Running
Squirrel 5K, & 10K at Akron, PA (12)
221 N 11th St, Akron, PA
5K · 10K
Avg 53° / 32°·516 ft city elevation

April 2027 Akron, Pennsylvania Races

1 upcoming race in Akron, Pennsylvania in April.
Apr
17
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Akron, PA (16)
221 N 11th St, Akron, PA
5K · 10K
Avg 64° / 40°·516 ft city elevation

May 2027 Akron, Pennsylvania Races

1 upcoming race in Akron, Pennsylvania in May.
May
15
Sat
Running
Pirate 5K, & 10K at Akron, PA (20)
221 N 11th St, Akron, PA
5K · 10K
Avg 74° / 50°·516 ft city elevation

June 2027 Akron, Pennsylvania Races

1 upcoming race in Akron, Pennsylvania in June.
Jun
19
Sat
Running
Squirrel 5K, & 10K at Akron, PA (25)
221 N 11th St, Akron, PA
5K · 10K
Avg 84° / 62°·516 ft city elevation

Races near Akron

Sep
10–11
Fri–Sat
Running
Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon, 5K, and Kid's Fun Run
8 miles away2727 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird In Hand, PA
5K · Half Marathon
Avg 80° / 57°·346 ft city elevation
Jun
5
Sat
Running
Red Rose Run
10 miles away145 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA
8K / 5 Mile
Avg 80° / 57°·395 ft city elevation
Mar
13
Sat
Running
Run4Luck 2027
10 miles away725 Hamilton Rd., Lancaster, PA
2 Mile / 3K · 4 Mile
Avg 51° / 30°·395 ft city elevation
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Manheim Santa 5K Run and Walk
10 miles away48 Market Square, Manheim, PA
5K
Avg 45° / 27°·431 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Brighter Futures 5K
11 miles away99 Champ Boulevard, Manheim, PA
5K
Avg 53° / 32°·431 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Gobbler 5K & 10K at Lancaster Junction Trail, Manheim, PA, (47)
11 miles away99 Champ Blvd, Manheim, PA
5K · 10K
Avg 50° / 30°·431 ft city elevation
Dec
26
Sat
Running
Holiday 5K, & 10K at Manheim, PA, (52)
11 miles awayLancaster Junction Trail, Manheim, PA
5K · 10K
Avg 39° / 22°·431 ft city elevation
Jan
23
Sat
Running
Viking 5K & 10K at Manheim, PA, (04)
11 miles away99 Champ Blvd, Manheim, PA
5K · 10K
Avg 37° / 19°·431 ft city elevation
Feb
27
Sat
Running
Squirrel 5K, & 10K at Manheim, PA, (09)
11 miles away99 Champ Blvd, Manheim, PA
5K · 10K
Avg 44° / 23°·431 ft city elevation
Mar
27
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Manheim, PA, (13)
11 miles awayLancaster Junction Trail, Manheim, PA
5K · 10K
Avg 55° / 31°·431 ft city elevation
May
8
Sat
Running
Run the Vineyards - "The 5K Waltz"
11 miles awayWaltz Vineyards Estate Winery, Manheim, PA
5K
Avg 71° / 45°·431 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
RuckingRoad Cycling
IM ABLE Foundation's Ruck & Roll
13 miles away599 Brownsville Rd, Wernersville, PA
Avg 53° / 33°·386 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Akron, Pennsylvania?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 8 upcoming races in Akron, Pennsylvania, 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 January and February.
What race distances can you find in Akron?
Upcoming races in Akron cover distances including 5K and 10K.
What other cities near Akron have races?
Nearby race cities include Manheim.