West Akron 5k & 1mi Run/Walk
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Akron, Ohio
- Price $35.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 12th Annual West Akron African American Wellness 5K Race and 1-mile Run/Walk on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in Akron, Summit County! This vibrant community event aims to foster a spirit of wellness and philanthropy while raising essential funds for local students. With the support of dedicated sponsors and community organizations, this year’s race promises to be an unforgettable experience, uniting participants in the fight against health disparities related to diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke risk.
Founded by two-time Iraq war veteran and Buchtel alumni Mary Anderson, the West Akron 5K has a mission to give back to the community that shaped her. Whether you’re a runner, walker, or supporter, your participation will help provide much-needed resources to local schools and raise awareness about healthy living. So mark your calendars and prepare to make a difference on this inspiring day filled with energy, camaraderie, and a commitment to education and health! If you're unable to run or walk, your donations are still greatly appreciated. Let’s come together for a cause that benefits the children and families of our community!
Founded by two-time Iraq war veteran and Buchtel alumni Mary Anderson, the West Akron 5K has a mission to give back to the community that shaped her. Whether you’re a runner, walker, or supporter, your participation will help provide much-needed resources to local schools and raise awareness about healthy living. So mark your calendars and prepare to make a difference on this inspiring day filled with energy, camaraderie, and a commitment to education and health! If you're unable to run or walk, your donations are still greatly appreciated. Let’s come together for a cause that benefits the children and families of our community!
Organiser's Description
The 12th Annual West Akron African American Wellness 5K Race is fast approaching and we look forward to exceeding last years participation and seeing you on Saturday, August 2, 2025!
The goal of the West Akron 5k Race is to unite the community in a spirit of wellness and philanthropy while raising funds to benefit students in the community. With the support of United Baptist Church, The Akron NAACP, Summa Health, the Gus Johnson Community Foundation, CareSource, Akron Childrens Hospital, Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, this years race is on track to do just that with the help and support of our long-time sponsors. This 5K Race Initiative aims to bring awareness of disparities with diabetes, high blood pressure, and the risk of stroke among men while also supplying our schools, that are lacking, the resources needed to ensure our children receive the best education possible.
The West Akron 5K was founded by two-time Iraq war veteran and Buchtel alumni Mary Anderson (class of 1994) began the West Akron 5k in 2013 as a means of giving back to the school and community that nurtured her. We aim to unify a community around wellness and philanthropy that benefits the students in the Buchtel Cluster and citizens in Summit County and surrounding areas. The recent pandemic has prompted us to expand into education around COVID-19, testing, and partnering with entities to provide vaccines and boosters. A goal of the 5K Run/Walk is to raise funds in order to supply our cluster schools, that are lacking, the resources needed to ensure our children receive the best education possible while also informing the community about living a healthy life.
We need your support to take both of these important issues head on! If you cant run you can walk. If you cant walk you can still donate!!!
We look forward to another successful race that will benefit the children and families within our community.
The goal of the West Akron 5k Race is to unite the community in a spirit of wellness and philanthropy while raising funds to benefit students in the community. With the support of United Baptist Church, The Akron NAACP, Summa Health, the Gus Johnson Community Foundation, CareSource, Akron Childrens Hospital, Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, this years race is on track to do just that with the help and support of our long-time sponsors. This 5K Race Initiative aims to bring awareness of disparities with diabetes, high blood pressure, and the risk of stroke among men while also supplying our schools, that are lacking, the resources needed to ensure our children receive the best education possible.
The West Akron 5K was founded by two-time Iraq war veteran and Buchtel alumni Mary Anderson (class of 1994) began the West Akron 5k in 2013 as a means of giving back to the school and community that nurtured her. We aim to unify a community around wellness and philanthropy that benefits the students in the Buchtel Cluster and citizens in Summit County and surrounding areas. The recent pandemic has prompted us to expand into education around COVID-19, testing, and partnering with entities to provide vaccines and boosters. A goal of the 5K Run/Walk is to raise funds in order to supply our cluster schools, that are lacking, the resources needed to ensure our children receive the best education possible while also informing the community about living a healthy life.
We need your support to take both of these important issues head on! If you cant run you can walk. If you cant walk you can still donate!!!
We look forward to another successful race that will benefit the children and families within our community.
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