Running Races in Akron, Ohio
8 upcoming races in Akron, updated nightly. For radius search from your exact zip, use the Race Finder.
Racing in Akron: what the calendar looks like
There are 8 upcoming races on the Akron calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 6 of the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, November 2026 has the most listed races, with 3. By race count, Akron ranks 8th among Ohio cities.
Of those, 5 offer a 5K, 2 offer a 1 Mile and 1 offers a 50K. The next marathon on the calendar is FirstEnergy Akron Marathon on September 25. The next half marathon is The 330 Half Marathon & 3.30 Miler on April 4. Where fees are published, the median entry in Akron is $30, above the Ohio median of $25.
Close enough for a race-day drive: Canton (15 races, 20 miles), Cleveland (25 races, 28 miles).
Races by month
- Oct 20261 race
- Nov 20263 races
- Dec 20261 race
- Apr 20271 race
- Jun 20271 race
- Sep 20271 race
Going deep on one race
FirstEnergy Akron Marathon: the complete guide
The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.
FirstEnergy Akron Marathon: fly the course in 3D
Fly the full course in 3D over real buildings, bridges and terrain, with the elevation profile, every named climb, and typical race day weather.
October 2026
- Sat 10/24West Hill's 5K of WonderAkron, OH · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
November 2026
- Sat 11/7Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5kAkron, OH · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 11/22Regal Beagle UltraAkron, OH · 50K · 25K · 5 Miles · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Gennesaret’s Home Run for the HomelessAkron, OH · 4 Miles · 1 Mile · from $5 · register ↗
December 2026
- Sat 12/19Selfless Elf 5kAkron, OH · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
April 2027
- Sun 4/4The 330 Half Marathon & 3.30 MilerAkron, OH · Half Marathon · 3.3 Miles · from $30 · register ↗
June 2027
- Sat 6/5Cuyahoga Valley Cross Country 5KAkron, OH · 5K · 1 Mile · from $5 · registration closed · register ↗
September 2027
- Sat 9/25FirstEnergy Akron MarathonAkron, OH · Marathon · register ↗
Where to stay in Akron
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