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 exhilarating Hale Harvest 5K Run on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Akron, Summit, as part of the beloved annual Harvest Festival Weekend at Hale Farm & Village! This spirited event invites participants to race through picturesque village paths, lush sugar bushes, and scenic trails, all while soaking in the vibrant colors and sounds of autumn. The 5K run kicks off at 9:15 AM, offering a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a fun and challenging course that features a mix of paved, grass, and gravel surfaces.
The Hale Harvest Festival is a cherished tradition for families and schoolchildren across Northeast Ohio, filled with engaging harvest activities such as apple cider pressing, corn grinding, and even pumpkin painting! From October 3-4 and 10-11, guests can immerse themselves in the season's bounty, explore farm demonstrations, and enjoy delightful seasonal treats. Plus, all race participants will receive an official race t-shirt and admission to the festival for the day, making this an unmissable experience. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this joyful celebration of community, agriculture, and the great outdoors!
The Hale Harvest Festival is a cherished tradition for families and schoolchildren across Northeast Ohio, filled with engaging harvest activities such as apple cider pressing, corn grinding, and even pumpkin painting! From October 3-4 and 10-11, guests can immerse themselves in the season's bounty, explore farm demonstrations, and enjoy delightful seasonal treats. Plus, all race participants will receive an official race t-shirt and admission to the festival for the day, making this an unmissable experience. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this joyful celebration of community, agriculture, and the great outdoors!
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 3-4 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
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
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