West Akron 5k Race
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location AKRON, Ohio
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and wellness at the 13th Annual West Akron African American Wellness 5K Race on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Akron, Summit County! This vibrant event brings together participants of all ages and fitness levels, whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely walk. The 5K race aims to raise awareness about critical health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke risk while also providing essential resources for local schools in the Buchtel Cluster.
Join in this uplifting experience as we unite to support education and health initiatives in our community. With the backing of local organizations like the United Baptist Church, Akron NAACP, and CareSource, this year’s race promises to be an inspiring celebration of wellness and philanthropy. Whether you run, walk, or contribute through donations, your participation makes a difference. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying a fantastic day with friends, family, and neighbors!
Join in this uplifting experience as we unite to support education and health initiatives in our community. With the backing of local organizations like the United Baptist Church, Akron NAACP, and CareSource, this year’s race promises to be an inspiring celebration of wellness and philanthropy. Whether you run, walk, or contribute through donations, your participation makes a difference. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying a fantastic day with friends, family, and neighbors!
Organiser's Description
The 13th 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 1, 2026!
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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1040 Copley Road, AKRON, 44320, OH, United States
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