Hale Harvest 5K Run

  • Date Sat 10th October 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Akron, Ohio
  • Price $6.30 - $38.10
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the Hale Harvest 5K Run on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the picturesque Hale Farm & Village in Akron, Summit County! This exciting event is part of the beloved annual Harvest Festival Weekend, where families and friends come together to celebrate the beauty and bounty of fall. Runners will embark on a scenic 5K course that meanders through the village, sugar bush, and pastures, offering a delightful mix of paved, grass, and gravel paths. The race kicks off at 9:15 AM, providing participants with the perfect opportunity to enjoy the vibrant autumn atmosphere.

In addition to the exhilarating run, the Harvest Festival is packed with a variety of seasonal activities for all ages. From pressing apple cider and making apple butter to pumpkin painting and wagon rides, there's something for everyone! Admission includes access to all festival activities, making it a fantastic day out for the entire family. Plus, runners can feel good knowing that the event supports the InHale initiative, promoting sustainable practices and education. Early bird registration is available until October 10th for just $35, with race day registration at $40. Don't miss out on this wonderful celebration of community, health, and harvest!

Organiser's Description

The Hale Harvest 5K Run has returned to Hale Farm & Village! The annual Harvest Festival Weekend is a cherished fall tradition for Northeast Ohio families and schoolchildren. Come celebrate the seasons bounty surrounded by the sights, sounds, and flavors of autumn at Hale Farm & Village. Experience how food was prepared and preserved for winter, press apple cider with antique farm equipment, grind and shell corn, make and sample apple butter, and enjoy fresh, old-fashioned popcorn. Hale Farm & Village will celebrate the Harvest on October 5-6 and 10-11 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The barnyards come to life with harvest activities and animals, including chickens, oxen, and sheep. Guests can enjoy pumpkin painting, wagon rides through the scenic grounds, a giant hay pile for kids to explore, and plenty of seasonal tastes and samples. This festive weekend, filled with fall fun for all ages, happens rain or shine. Admission includes all festival activities plus Hale Farms traditional crafts and trades demonstrations.

RACE DETAILS

The run takes place Saturday, October 11, from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., winding through the village, sugar bush, pastures, and scenic trails on paved, grass, and gravel surfaces. The Hale Harvest 5K benefits InHale, an educational initiative that uses historic and natural resources to offer innovative experiences that promote sustainable agriculture, civic leadership, education, and recreation. The top three finishers overall and the top male and female finishers per category receive hand-crafted pieces from Hale Farm & Villages Early American Craft and Trade artisans.

Please note: while strollers are allowed, the course includes gravel and grass paths and may not be stroller-friendly.

No pets are permitted on the grounds, with the exception of service animals.



Registration Info

- 5K Early Bird Registration by October 10th: $35
- Race Day Registration: $40
- Kids Dash: $5



What You Get

- Official Race T-Shirt (5K Only)
- Donut After the Race (Kids Dash Only)
- Race Bib
- Admission into the Hale Farm for the day of the race

Race Day Info

Packet Pickup/Registration: 8:00 AM
Kids Dash: 9:00 AM
5K Start: 9:15 AM

Packet Pickup

Race Day Pickup: Begins at 8:00 AM

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 10th October 2026 (9:15AM EDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS 14 JUL
  • Kids Dash

    Incl. $1.30 Fee

    Sat 10th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $6.30

    OPENS 14 JUL

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Location

2686 Oak Hill Rd, Akron, 44333, OH, United States

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