# 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 🏳️‍🌈 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: 145 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zNDYyMGFhMTU4YmFmYzBlZGYxM2FiMjJlMWE2MWJhZjllNmJlN2M1MjRhOWUzNGM0ZGEwY2Q2MTU0OTI2YjEwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkzNi1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjI3ODYyMA.avif - **Categories**: lgbt-pride, festivals, marathons, sports, art - **Event Name**: Blue Line Striders September Training Run - **Description**: 🅿️ Free parking in the deck across the street 🏃‍♀️ 3 distances: 4 mile run for those training for the Team Relay 9 mile run for those training for the Half Marathon 20 mile run for those training for the Full Marathon 💧 Supported course! All distanc - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 62 - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 07:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/blue-line-striders-september-training-run/200030499530730 - **Venue**: Akron Art Museum - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80ZmE0NzRiMTY0N2EzZjAxN2M2MmRiMDczOWEwMTI5ZTU3NzQ0MTExMDBiNWFlMjZiYjFlNGIzMTFmMGJhMTYwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkxMC1kY2U4ZThlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjQ1ODMxMQ.avif - **Categories**: Workshops, 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: 110 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9mNjY5ZDBkN2JjMzIwZDg0YmNiZjgxYTM0ZGViZDg0NGMxOTM5MmY5NmUzNmQ2M2NhMjk3MGYwZjc2ZmNkNWE1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc5OS1kYzY4ODhhOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4Njc0MTM1MQ.avif - **Categories**: kids, sports - **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**: nonprofit - **Event Name**: Wonderfest 2026 - **Description**: Wonderfest 2026 is happening October 24, 2026. We will have makers, food vendors, live music, Art Workshops and our annual 5k of Wonders. More details to come. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 39 - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/wonderfest-2026/200030484296458 - **Venue**: Akron, Ohio - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83MjUyM2ZiMGEwYTdjODQ1Y2NhNWNhNTIwMDU4Zjk3NjAxYWE5OWRmZTYxOTdjNzczOTJiODNlODhhOGJjZmQ2LXJpbWctdzgyMC1oMzEyLWRjNjg1ODk4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2ODQ3MTkx.avif - **Categories**: Music, Workshops, Art, Entertainment ## Trending Events in Akron - **Event Name**: Akron Pride Festival & Equity March - 10 YEARS! 🏳️‍🌈 - **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-w1200-h1104-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786705270 - **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**: 4th Annual Akron Food Truck Festival! - **Description**: We're back for 2026 and we're bigger than ever! We'll have two days of food trucks and live entertainment (details TBA) so come both days and try different foods. We'll also have the Cleveland Bazaar bringing back all their local makers. Admission is f - **Venue**: Hardesty Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a3d32c4af1e2e9f176ca02ad89edc6e7d70a6148e3d2d5563dfd8a59e8081c4e-rimg-w1200-h630-dcffffff-gmir?v=1773295858 - **Event Name**: Ray LaMontagne - Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsRay LaMontagne has 33 upcoming events.The Weather Station has 22 upcoming events.Seatmaphttps://mapsapi.tmol.io/maps/geometry/3/event/0500626D9952181A/staticImage?type=png&systemId - **Venue**: Akron Civic Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4b514c7912d2ec55c65b361700b0383753baa9a9fc032008b115f54a17f26af7-rimg-w1024-h576-dc2e2c32-gmir.jpg?v=1769558873 - **Event Name**: Akron RubberDucks vs. Harrisburg Senators - **Venue**: 7 17 Credit Union Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3b36a720-9827-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h436-dc586838-gmir.jpg?v=1786743046 - **Event Name**: Demetri Martin: The Quick Draw Tour - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsDemetri Martin has 3 upcoming events.Seatmaphttps://mapsapi.tmol.io/maps/geometry/3/event/050064D3E12FC333/staticImage?type=png&systemId=HOST - **Venue**: Goodyear Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/97b981b1667436d56d738e4cac36606955c0eb91fa3f5d1440d73c3b8ab69bfd-rimg-w1024-h576-dc8b8a7c-gmir.jpg?v=1785093204 - **Event Name**: Brett Young - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Lock 3 Live 🏠 Address: 200 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308 🌆 City: Akron 📍 Location: 41.0803, -81.5202✨ Experience the magic of Brett Young, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Lock 3 Live - **Venue**: Lock 3 Live - **Event Name**: Tracy Lawrence - **Venue**: Akron Civic Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a2682f60-97f3-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786720815 - **Event Name**: Akron Zips vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles - **Venue**: Summa Field At Infocision Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/042b0190-8c47-11f1-ab5a-853039e94cee-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1785437206 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Akron? - **A:** Akron PRIDE 5K Run 🏳️‍🌈 2026 Sponsored by Burns McDonnell (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 06:30 pm at Downtown, Akron), Blue Line Striders September Training Run (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 07:00 am at Akron Art Museum), The Mandel Family Kids Fun Run presented by Akron Children's (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 06:00 pm at Downtown Akron), Akron Children's Hospital Sickle Cell Awareness Walk (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 am at Lock 3 Park), Wonderfest 2026 (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 am at Akron, Ohio). - **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 August 2026? - **A:** Akron PRIDE 5K Run 🏳️‍🌈 2026 Sponsored by Burns McDonnell (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 06:30 pm at Downtown, Akron). - **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, Akron Art Museum, 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, Latonya Johnson. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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