Cowbell 7k
Friday, June 7, 2024
Past event
Akron, Ohio
1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Cowbell 7K on Friday, June 7, 2024, in the vibrant city of Akron, Summit County! This exciting race, part of the Akron Promise City Series, will take place on the scenic Summit Lake Trail and the lively Kenmore Boulevard, showcasing the perfect blend of natural beauty and urban charm. Starting at the historic Rialto Theatre at 8 a.m., runners will be greeted by the energetic sounds of guitars and the iconic ringing of cowbells, setting the stage for an unforgettable race day.
The Cowbell 7K, formerly known as the Rock Me on the Water 7K, features a unique course that winds through picturesque neighborhoods and along Akron’s only glacier lake. Participants will traverse the newly constructed Summit Lake Trail, taking in the stunning views as they cross bridges and connect with nature. Runners can look forward to an uplifting atmosphere filled with enthusiastic spectators, including spirited Will Ferrell impersonators cheering them on! To top it off, each finisher will receive a special medal that includes a real cowbell, making this race a must-attend event for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Don’t miss out on this incredible day of fun, fitness, and community
The Cowbell 7K, formerly known as the Rock Me on the Water 7K, features a unique course that winds through picturesque neighborhoods and along Akron’s only glacier lake. Participants will traverse the newly constructed Summit Lake Trail, taking in the stunning views as they cross bridges and connect with nature. Runners can look forward to an uplifting atmosphere filled with enthusiastic spectators, including spirited Will Ferrell impersonators cheering them on! To top it off, each finisher will receive a special medal that includes a real cowbell, making this race a must-attend event for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Don’t miss out on this incredible day of fun, fitness, and community
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On Saturday, June 8, Akron Promise will host the fourth in its 11-race City Series, the Cowbell 7k, which will highlight historic the newly constructed Summit Lake Trail as well as Akron’s Music Row, Kenmore Boulevard, where guitar shops and percussion are plentiful.
Formerly known as the Rock Me on the Water 7k, the Cowbell 7k is unique not only in its distance but in its combination of natural and urban experiences. The race will kick off at 8 a.m. at the historic Rialto Theatre to the sound of guitars and cow bells. It will continue east on Kenmore Boulevard to the south end of Summit Lake, Summit County’s only glacier lake, where runners will connect to the Towpath via the new $2.5 million Summit Lake Trail. A bridge will take them across the water past Summit Metro Parks’ new Summit Lake Nature Center and Summit Lake Park. Runners will cross the Ohio & Erie Canal via a second bridge and head west, then south along the north side of the lake through a picturesque neighborhood. Runners will experience a slight uphill roll on Kenmore Boulevard which will level out, then head slightly downhill to finish to a bevy of Will Ferrell wannabes cheering them on with more cowbell than the Blue Oyster Cult can shake a drumstick at.
The finishers’ medal will include a literal cowbell: complete with ringer and all. Runners who finish five of the Akron Promise City Series races will receive a specially designed medal by an Akron Artist.
Formerly known as the Rock Me on the Water 7k, the Cowbell 7k is unique not only in its distance but in its combination of natural and urban experiences. The race will kick off at 8 a.m. at the historic Rialto Theatre to the sound of guitars and cow bells. It will continue east on Kenmore Boulevard to the south end of Summit Lake, Summit County’s only glacier lake, where runners will connect to the Towpath via the new $2.5 million Summit Lake Trail. A bridge will take them across the water past Summit Metro Parks’ new Summit Lake Nature Center and Summit Lake Park. Runners will cross the Ohio & Erie Canal via a second bridge and head west, then south along the north side of the lake through a picturesque neighborhood. Runners will experience a slight uphill roll on Kenmore Boulevard which will level out, then head slightly downhill to finish to a bevy of Will Ferrell wannabes cheering them on with more cowbell than the Blue Oyster Cult can shake a drumstick at.
The finishers’ medal will include a literal cowbell: complete with ringer and all. Runners who finish five of the Akron Promise City Series races will receive a specially designed medal by an Akron Artist.
Location
The Rialto Theatre, Kenmore Boulevard, Akron, OH, USA
Cowbell 7k
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