Running Races in Akron, Ohio
11 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 11 upcoming races on the Akron calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 8 of the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, June 2027 has the most listed races, with 3. By race count, Akron ranks 7th among Ohio cities.
Of those, 4 offer a 1 Mile, 4 offer a 5K and 2 offer a Half Marathon. 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 $25, close to the Ohio median of $25.
Close enough for a race-day drive: Canton (15 races, 21 miles), Cleveland (23 races, 29 miles).
Races by month
- Nov 20262 races
- Dec 20261 race
- Jan 20271 race
- Apr 20271 race
- Jun 20273 races
- Aug 20271 race
- Sep 20271 race
- Oct 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: the course, mile by mile
The elevation profile, every named climb, mile by mile grades, a route map and typical race day weather.
November 2026
- 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 ↗
January 2027
- Sun 1/24STARS - 2027 Indoor Track & FieldAkron, OH · from $35 · 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 ↗
- Sat 6/12Here for the Akron Women's Trail RaceAkron, OH · 5K · Trail · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 6/262027 Acme Fresh Market Foundation 8k & 1 MileAkron, OH · 8K · 1 Mile · register ↗
August 2027
- Sat 8/142027 Goodyear Half Marathon & 10kAkron, OH · Half Marathon · 10K · register ↗
September 2027
- Sat 9/25FirstEnergy Akron MarathonAkron, OH · Marathon · register ↗
October 2027
- Sun 10/17The James Anderson Built on Belief 7k and 1 Mile WalkAkron, OH · 7K · 1 Mile · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
Where to stay in Akron
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- Nov 22Regal Beagle UltraFind hotels for this race weekend
- Apr 4The 330 Half Marathon & 3.30 MilerFind hotels for this race weekend
- Aug 142027 Goodyear Half Marathon & 10kFind hotels for this race weekend
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Planning a race
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