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ANNOUNCING A BONUS RACE! Haven’t been able to participate in 5 races yet? Add one more race by participating in our first Friday Evening event, the Akron Pride 5k Run on! on August 25, 2023 at 7:00 PM Register here!

Akron Promise has introduced the “City Series” to promote health, exploration of our city, grow each event, and to support the various organizations that participate. Please consider participating (in person, virtually, or as a volunteer) in as many as you can. Medals will be awarded to people who participate in at least half of the events.

Merriman Valley
April 1, 2023
Hop for Hope 5k/10k/1 mile. 10k at 9:00 AM. 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:15 AM. Register here.
2023 Results Photos

Cascade Valley
April 22, 2023
Akron Public Schools 5K 9:00 AM. Register here. 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:00 AM
This medal, designed by Akron artist Alicia Gaug, will be awarded to each person that participates in five or more City Series Events as a volunteer, walker, and/or runner!

Please contact tom@akronpromise.org for sponsorship opportunities or to add your neighborhood race to the Akron Promise City Series!