# Running events in Akron, Today and Upcoming Running events in Akron - **Subtitle**: All Running events in Akron, Ohio. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Akron like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Running events in Akron, Ohio. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Akron like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Akron - **Event Name**: Akron PRIDE 5K Run πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ 2026 Sponsored by Burns McDonnell - **Description**: The Akron Pride Festival 5K is one of the Akron Promise City Series of Neighborhood Runs throughout the warmer months. See below to learn more about the Akron Promise mission and its runs. The Akron Pride Festival 5K is also an official Akron Bicentennia - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 119 - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri Aug 21 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/akron-pride-5k-run-2026-sponsored-by-burns-mcdonnell/200030088232625 - **Venue**: Downtown, Akron - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zNDYyMGFhMTU4YmFmYzBlZGYxM2FiMjJlMWE2MWJhZjllNmJlN2M1MjRhOWUzNGM0ZGEwY2Q2MTU0OTI2YjEwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkzNi1kYzA0NjY3ZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDE1Mzg2Nw.avif - **Categories**: lgbt-pride, festivals, marathons, sports, art - **Event Name**: Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k - **Description**: The Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K is the second event in the Akron Marathon Race Series and features a one-of-a-kind start on the Goodyear Proving Grounds test track. Known for its strong organization, energetic atmosphere, and memorable finisher exper - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 467 - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 06:30 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/goodyear-half-marathon-and-10k/200029466123319 - **Venue**: Goodyear World Headquarters - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hNzE5NWEzMzM2MWJkY2MxODY3Y2NlMTM5MjFiMzVjZDE0MzBlN2YzZjhmY2YxZDhhZGMwZjdmNDBlN2ExODkxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc3NS1kYzkwOGZhMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MzY3ODkxNQ.avif - **Categories**: marathons, sports - **Event Name**: The Mandel Family Kids Fun Run presented by Akron Children's - **Description**: Kick off race weekend with our Kids Fun Run, a FREE 1-mile fun run for children 12-years of age and under. All participants receive a gift, medal & healthy snack. The event is FREE but registration is required! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 98 - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/the-mandel-family-kids-fun-run-presented-by-akron-childrens/200029466123824 - **Venue**: Downtown Akron - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9mNjY5ZDBkN2JjMzIwZDg0YmNiZjgxYTM0ZGViZDg0NGMxOTM5MmY5NmUzNmQ2M2NhMjk3MGYwZjc2ZmNkNWE1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc5OS1kYzdiYTRjMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MzY3ODk0NQ.avif - **Categories**: kids, sports - **Event Name**: Cleveland Clinic Akron General Towpath 50 - **Description**: Spin a day along the Ohio & Erie Canalway! Cycle 25 or 50 miles along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail with your friends and family at our annual Cleveland Clinic Akron General Towpath 50! This 25-mile or 50-mile out and back bicycle ride will - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 61 - **Date**: Sun Aug 09 2026 at 07:30 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/cleveland-clinic-akron-general-towpath-50/200030221084952 - **Venue**: 47 W Exchange St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy85MTVlNWI3MDQ3N2M3NjI1NWVmODFlNTA0MzEyYzVhMmU3NGUzZmMyMjMxYjE3NTRkNTMzN2FhY2EyYTIzNjdlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzE0NzdiYS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDE1Mzg2Mg.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, business, nonprofit, virtual - **Event Name**: The War Within Challenge - Honoring Anthony Salem - **Description**: Run β€’ Walk β€’ Ruck When: July 26, 2026 8 AM Start Where: Tuscarawas Shelter at Firestone park in Akron 2620 Harrington Rd Akron, OH 44319 Fighting the Silent Battle: A 2 mile, 4 mile, or 8 mile for Addiction, PTSD, & Recovery The 2nd Annual Anthon - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 43 - **Date**: Sun Jul 26 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Jul 26 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/the-war-within-challenge-honoring-anthony-salem/200029819059543 - **Venue**: Tuscarawas Shelter at Firestone park in Akron 2620 Harrington Rd Akron, OH 44319 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9jMDNlY2ViNzQ4OTFhODNjODAyZGYwM2NiMGE1ZTI1NWM5OGZhNTI2MmRmYWM2YWU4MTJlYTljNTAyZTEyZDZjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzkxOTA4Yi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MzA1NTM4NA.avif - **Categories**: contests, sports, nonprofit, workshops, charities - **Event Name**: Akron Children's Hospital Sickle Cell Awareness Walk - **Description**: This is a walk to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and to unite the community behind the cause. We will have a DJ and vendors. - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/akron-childrens-hospital-sickle-cell-awareness-walk/100001992358179949 - **Venue**: Lock 3 Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lODM3MDYxNWZmZmQzNTEyZTE5YjA0ZDQ2ZTBhZWE1ZDNmYjkzNTlhNWRiNWM2MmMyNzRlZjcxMGFmMjIzMmE5LXJpbWctdzI2Ni1oMTQ3LWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4Mjk5NzQ1MQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: Velvet Ice Cream Run - **Description**: Velvet Ice Cream Run Lead by Ox Registration will be at 8:30 am. KSU at 9:00 am. Meeting at the Mapco gas station at the corner of 224 and 241. Taking a leisurely ride through backroads to Utica for ice cream at Velvet. There will be a gas stop in Mil - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 64 - **Date**: Sun Aug 02 2026 at 08:30 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/velvet-ice-cream-run/200030190679753 - **Venue**: 1830 E Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44306-4292, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8wNWRiYjdlMWRjMmIwOTY4MGM2N2NjMzJjNjgzYzgwNjBhMzQwZjkzMDhjN2E0YWQ4MWY4OGY4NDEwNDIzZThmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNlNGRkY2EtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQxNTM3OTI.avif - **Categories**: Meetups ## Trending Events in Akron - **Event Name**: Sting at EJ Thomas Hall - **Venue**: EJ Thomas Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2f96b310-4976-11f1-adb1-cbde64501197-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc190e0e-gmir.jpg?v=1778090738 - **Event Name**: STING 3.0 Tour - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsSting has 50 upcoming events.Ticket LimitThere is a four (4) ticket limitSeatmaphttps://mapsapi.tmol.io/maps/geometry/3/event/0500645B8B1164E1/staticImage?type=png& - **Venue**: E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/dff0bb38f8fc9d1847578e30e930dd3cc84ed08afed3f0fa7e4fd5327137661a-rimg-w1024-h576-dcefeeee-gmir.jpg?v=1773647432 - **Event Name**: Cinderella Tom Keifer Band at Lock 3 - **Venue**: Lock 3 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/419d70e0-79b3-11f1-ae36-5d54fcd89069-rimg-w900-h1164-dcffffff-gmir.png?v=1783394623 - **Event Name**: PorchRokr!!! Beer Garden Stage - 12:00 - **Description**: It’s been a handful of years since we’ve rocked a PorchRokr stage and we are so stoked to be back! We’re kicking off the Beer Garden Stage at 12:00 noon, located at the corners of S Rose and Augusta, near Will Christy Park. If you’ve never heard of Por - **Venue**: Will Christy Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/453890533a7320123415f59c56e38b2da6eae84c85016c369335a5bc5274a7c5-rimg-w1200-h790-dcffffff-gmir?v=1784011350 - **Event Name**: Akron Pride Festival & Equity March - 10 YEARS! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ - **Description**: We can't wait to see you all in Downtown Akron! We celebrate 10 YEARS - Akron LGBTQ+ Pride 2026! Join us as Pride takes over downtown Akron. Enjoy local and national entertainers, exhibitors, interactive children's area, food trucks, nosh and so muc - **Venue**: Downtown Akron - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f62f5f6f89b34883edccd50b8ceac79529d1735f6247b631b6b0654962704471-rimg-w960-h478-dca8441b-gmir?v=1784129371 - **Event Name**: Itzhak Perlman in Akron - **Description**: 🎀 Catch Itzhak Perlman Live at EJ Thomas Hall on Tuesday, May 4, 2027! 🎀 Ready to experience the night of your life? Itzhak Perlman is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Theme From Schindler - **Venue**: EJ Thomas Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0276b860-757e-11f1-a6ed-5146a8713f7b-rimg-w1200-h675-dc777777-gmir.webp?v=1782931949 - **Event Name**: Ziggy Marley - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Goodyear Theater 🏠 Address: 1201 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44305 πŸŒ† City: Akron πŸ“ Location: 41.066, -81.4818✨ Experience the magic of Ziggy Marley, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! πŸ›οΈ The iconic Goo - **Venue**: Goodyear Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4b8e6c10-81fd-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1a1416-gmir.jpg?v=1784306032 - **Event Name**: Parking Ray LaMontagne with The Weather Station - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Akron Civic Theatre 🏠 Address: 182 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44308 πŸŒ† City: Akron πŸ“ Location: 41.0807, -81.5204✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Parking Ray LaMontagne with The Weather Station, where every moment tel - **Venue**: Akron Civic Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/8642b4a0-ea05-11f0-8044-391d3a4d551d-rimg-w1200-h800-dcfdf4d4-gmir.jpg?v=1767596989 - **Event Name**: Akron Pickle Fest β€˜26 - **Description**: Akron Pickle Fest is a celebration of pickles! Back again this year at Lock 3 park and the surrounding downtown area you will find Food Trucks serving pickled delights, Odd Mall vendors selling anything crafty pickle related and more, great live music, T - **Venue**: Lock 3 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/14c604ed46b07905e84c265ac9227e131046b8ac7ea09886e48d3a5a600d50b4-rimg-w1200-h900-dc638a1c-gmir?v=1784196432 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Akron? - **A:** Akron PRIDE 5K Run πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ 2026 Sponsored by Burns McDonnell (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 06:30 pm at Downtown, Akron), Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 06:30 am at Goodyear World Headquarters), The Mandel Family Kids Fun Run presented by Akron Children's (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 06:00 pm at Downtown Akron), Cleveland Clinic Akron General Towpath 50 (Sun Aug 09 2026 at 07:30 am at 47 W Exchange St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308), The War Within Challenge - Honoring Anthony Salem (Sun Jul 26 2026 at 08:00 am at Tuscarawas Shelter at Firestone park in Akron 2620 Harrington Rd Akron, OH 44319). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Akron? - **A:** Akron Children's Hospital Sickle Cell Awareness Walk (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 am at Lock 3 Park). - **Q**: What events are happening in Akron in July 2026? - **A:** The War Within Challenge - Honoring Anthony Salem (Sun Jul 26 2026 at 08:00 am at Tuscarawas Shelter at Firestone park in Akron 2620 Harrington Rd Akron, OH 44319). - **Q**: How can I find events in Akron? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Akron on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Akron? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Akron? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Akron include Downtown, Akron, Goodyear World Headquarters, Downtown Akron. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Akron? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Akron include Akron Pride Festival, Akron Marathon, Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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