To The Clock Tower & Back 5K
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Akron, Ohio
- Price $6.30 - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running and community spirit at the To The Clock Tower & Back 5K on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, in Akron, Summit! This thrilling event marks the 6th year of this popular race, featuring a fast out-and-back course that begins at Coventry High School. Runners will enjoy a scenic route down Portage Lakes Drive, almost reaching the iconic Clocktower, before making a quick detour through a charming neighborhood and returning back to the start.
Participants can look forward to not only an energetic race but also a chance to win fabulous prizes, awards, and awesome medals! This event supports the Coventry Cross Country Team, with proceeds going towards their summer XC camp and new shoes and spikes for the fall season. Plus, there will be categories for the fastest stroller and fastest dog, ensuring that the whole family can join in on the fun! Don't miss the 1-mile fun run immediately following the 5K, making this a perfect day for runners of all ages and skill levels. Lace up your shoes and be part of this joyful celebration of fitness and community!
Participants can look forward to not only an energetic race but also a chance to win fabulous prizes, awards, and awesome medals! This event supports the Coventry Cross Country Team, with proceeds going towards their summer XC camp and new shoes and spikes for the fall season. Plus, there will be categories for the fastest stroller and fastest dog, ensuring that the whole family can join in on the fun! Don't miss the 1-mile fun run immediately following the 5K, making this a perfect day for runners of all ages and skill levels. Lace up your shoes and be part of this joyful celebration of fitness and community!
Organiser's Description
Clocktower is back for year 6!!!! This is a fast out and back course that will start at Coventry High School, take you down Portage Lakes Drive, almost to the Clocktower, a quick jaunt through a neighborhood, and then back down to the high school. There will be prizes, awards, awesome medals, and most importantly; FUN!!! This race supports the Coventry Cross Country Team and the proceeds from this race will help send them to XC camp this summer and will buy them new shoes and spikes this fall! We will have a fastest stroller and fastest dog category!!! We will also host a 1 mile fun run on the road immediately following the 5k.
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
All participants who register in time will receive a t-shirt and medal. -
1 Mile Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$6.30
All participants will receive a medal! -
5K Run- Student
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
This is a discounted price for students ONLY! -
5k- Virtual
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
This is a virtual 5k run for anyone who wishes to participate, but will not be in town on the day of the race.
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1135 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, 44319, OH, United States
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