Flight of the Heron 5k & 1mi
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Akron, Ohio
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the inaugural Flight of the Heron 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Akron, Summit! This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all levels to lace up their shoes and hit the unique paved path through the Water Reclamation Facility, which is normally off-limits to the public. Families are welcome to join in on the 1-mile fun run, making it a perfect outing for all ages!
Participants will be rewarded with a medal and a stylish hat upon crossing the Finish Line, and can unwind in the fantastic Beer Garden presented by Missing Falls Brewery. This spirited event coincides with the Blue Heron Homecoming, so after your run, don’t miss the chance to grab a snack from The Ice Bucket Food Truck and learn about the vital work Akron Waterways Renewed! has been doing to preserve the beauty of our rivers for generations. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of community, celebration, and environmental awareness!
Participants will be rewarded with a medal and a stylish hat upon crossing the Finish Line, and can unwind in the fantastic Beer Garden presented by Missing Falls Brewery. This spirited event coincides with the Blue Heron Homecoming, so after your run, don’t miss the chance to grab a snack from The Ice Bucket Food Truck and learn about the vital work Akron Waterways Renewed! has been doing to preserve the beauty of our rivers for generations. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of community, celebration, and environmental awareness!
Organiser's Description
Lace up your running/walking shoes and join us for our first annual Flight of the Heron 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run at Blue Heron Homecoming! Our 5k Run/Walk is perfect for runners of all levels and a unique way to experience the Water Reclamation Facility which is usually closed to the public. This is a family friendly event on a paved path and at the Finish Line you will receive a medal, hat and end in a fantastic Beer Garden presented by Missing Falls Brewery. This event takes place during the Blue Heron Homecoming, so after the race, come over, grab a snack and learn about all that Akron Waterways Renewed! has accomplished in keeping our river clean for generations to come!
After the race there is a Beer Garden Presented by Missing Falls. At the Blue Heron Festival there is lunch provided by The Ice Bucket Food Truck.
After the race there is a Beer Garden Presented by Missing Falls. At the Blue Heron Festival there is lunch provided by The Ice Bucket Food Truck.
Flight of the Heron 5k & 1mi
