Running Races in Akron, Ohio

15 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 15 upcoming races on the Akron calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 4 of the next 12 months. October is the busiest month, with 7 races. By race count, Akron ranks 7th among Ohio cities.

Of those, 9 offer a 5K, 4 offer a 1 Mile and 1 offers a 100 Mile. Where fees are published, the median entry in Akron is $25, close to the Ohio median of $25.

Close enough for a race-day drive: Canton (18 races, 20 miles), Cleveland (50 races, 28 miles).

Races by month

Going deep on one race

FirstEnergy Akron Marathon: fly the course in 3D

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