Geared to Hear 5k

Sunday, April 16, 2023 Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Akron, Ohio
$32.80 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Join us for the 12th Annual Geared to Hear 5k on Sunday, April 16th, 2023, in Akron, Summit! This exciting event features a scenic 5k (3.1 mile) run/walk along the beautiful Summit Lake Trailhead. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event is perfect for everyone, and dogs are welcome too!

Parking is conveniently available at the Summit Lake Community Center, located at 380 W. Crosier St., Akron, OH 44311. Registration opens at 9 am, with the race kicking off at 9:30 am. This year's Geared to Hear 5k aims to raise funds for the "NOAC gEARed to Hear" initiative, which provides hearing aids and health services to adults in need. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a fun-filled day outdoors! Remember, to guarantee a t-shirt with your registration, be sure to sign up by March 15th, 2024. Come out and run for a purpose!

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  • Geared to Hear 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Each registrant will receive a t-shirt (registration must be completed before 3/16/2023 to receive t-shirt) and 5 raffle tickets that will be picked up at check-in. These tickets can be placed into several basket/gift card raffles of the participant's choosing. Raffles will be drawn at the conclusion of the race.

    10:00 AM EDT

    $32.80

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

Parking will be available at SUMMIT LAKE COMMUNITY CENTER

380 W. Crosier St. Akron, OH. 44311

Dogs are welcome

Race will happen regardless of weather!

This year we celebrate the 12th Annual Geared to Hear 5k!!! The Geared to Hear race is a 5k (3.1 mile) run/walk through Summit Lake Trailhead in Akron, Ohio that will take place on April 13th, 2024. Registration on race day begins at 9 am and the race will start at 9:30 am. Proceeds from the Geared to Hear race will benefit the "NOAC gEARed to Hear", a fund created by the Northeast Ohio Au.D. Consortium (NOAC) chapter of the Student Academy of Audiology. This fund was created for the purpose of providing hearing aids and hearing health services for area adults in need.

THE LAST DAY TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT WITH REGISTRATION IS MARCH 15TH, 2024

Location

Summit Lake Trailhead, 380 W. Crosier St., Akron, 44311, OH, United States

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