Hale Harvest 5K Run
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- 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 11, 2025, in the picturesque setting of Akron, Summit, at the beloved Hale Farm & Village! This exciting event is part of the annual Harvest Festival Weekend, a cherished fall tradition for families and schoolchildren throughout Northeast Ohio. Runners will set off at 9:15 AM, navigating through the scenic trails, picturesque pastures, and charming village, all while enjoying the vibrant autumn atmosphere.
In addition to the invigorating 5K, festival-goers will be treated to a wealth of harvest-themed activities, including apple cider pressing, corn grinding, and delightful tastings of traditional seasonal fare. Kids can paint pumpkins, take wagon rides, and explore a giant hay pile! The festival runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the weekends of October 4-5 and 11-12, making it a perfect outing for all ages. Participants in the 5K will receive an official race t-shirt and have the chance to earn hand-crafted prizes while supporting the InHale initiative, promoting sustainable agriculture and education. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the bounty of the season in a fun-filled, community-oriented event
In addition to the invigorating 5K, festival-goers will be treated to a wealth of harvest-themed activities, including apple cider pressing, corn grinding, and delightful tastings of traditional seasonal fare. Kids can paint pumpkins, take wagon rides, and explore a giant hay pile! The festival runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the weekends of October 4-5 and 11-12, making it a perfect outing for all ages. Participants in the 5K will receive an official race t-shirt and have the chance to earn hand-crafted prizes while supporting the InHale initiative, promoting sustainable agriculture and education. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the bounty of the season in a fun-filled, community-oriented event
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 4-5 and 11-12 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM.
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 to 10:00 a.m., winding through the village, sugar bush, pastures, and scenic trails. 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 11th: $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
Early Packet Pickup: Date/Time TBD
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 to 10:00 a.m., winding through the village, sugar bush, pastures, and scenic trails. 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 11th: $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
Early Packet Pickup: Date/Time TBD
Race Day Pickup: Begins at 8:00 AM
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$38.10
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Kids Dash
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$6.30
OPENS 01 AUG
Hale Harvest 5K Run
