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
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Hale Harvest 5K Run on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Hale Farm & Village in Akron, Summit County! This exciting event is part of the beloved annual Harvest Festival Weekend, a highlight of fall for families in Northeast Ohio. Set against the beautiful backdrop of autumn, participants will enjoy a scenic 5K course winding through vibrant village landscapes, sugar bushes, pastures, and charming trails.
Join the festivities starting at 9:15 AM, where you can run for a great cause—benefiting the InHale educational initiative that promotes sustainable agriculture and community engagement. After the race, indulge in a delightful array of autumn activities, from apple cider pressing to pumpkin painting, all while enjoying the sights and sounds of harvest season. Plus, all runners will receive an official race t-shirt and a chance to win hand-crafted prizes from local artisans. Don’t miss out on this joyous celebration—register early for just $35, or $40 on race day, and be part of a cherished tradition that promises fun for all ages!
Join the festivities starting at 9:15 AM, where you can run for a great cause—benefiting the InHale educational initiative that promotes sustainable agriculture and community engagement. After the race, indulge in a delightful array of autumn activities, from apple cider pressing to pumpkin painting, all while enjoying the sights and sounds of harvest season. Plus, all runners will receive an official race t-shirt and a chance to win hand-crafted prizes from local artisans. Don’t miss out on this joyous celebration—register early for just $35, or $40 on race day, and be part of a cherished tradition that promises fun for all ages!
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 10, 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 10, 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
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2686 Oak Hill Rd, Akron, 44333, OH, United States
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