Celebrate Akron’s Bicentennial! It's free to participate! Set a personal goal: Complete 200 wellness activities from January 7 – December 6 Choose your activity: Biking Hiking PT/OT Swimming Strength Training […]
Celebrating 200 years, the Akron Bicentennial is partnering with the Summit County Historical Society to host a series of Akron History Hikes to explore the stories and landmarks that helped shape our city. On August 25 at 6 pm, join us for a guided walking tour of the historic Glendale Cemetery facilitated by SCHS President and […]
The Historic Heights 5K will take you up and around the historic neighborhood of Goodyear Heights. Along the route you’ll pass 12 historic spots that tell the story of the origins of Goodyear Heights and our rich history as the Rubber City. For more information and race registration, click HERE.
Turbo Putt Disc Golf Presents Akron Urban Disc Golf Experience Sponsored By Play It Again Sports - Cuyahoga Falls. Registration closes on August 28th, click HERE to sign up!
Join us on Sunday, Sept. 7 for the Akron Bicentennial Pickleball Recreational Round Robin Tournament at Shaw JCC! First group of 24 players will play on 6 courts from 2:00-4:00; 15-point games with a limit of 20 minutes each Second group of 24 players will pay on 6 courts from 5:00-7:00; also 15-point games with […]
Join us on Sunday, September 14th for the Akron Bicentennial Pickleball Intermediate Round Robin Tournament at Shaw JCC! First group of 24 players will play on 6 courts from 2:00-4:00; 15-point games with a limit of 20 minutes each Second group of 24 players will pay on 6 courts from 5:00-7:00; also 15-point games with […]
After discussions with the International Soap Box Derby team, we've mutually agreed to cancel the Bicentennial Soap Box Derby due to logistical and scheduling conflicts. This cancellation is in relation only to the upcoming Bicentennial event, not the other events that the Soap Box Derby hosts on a yearly basis. The Derby's Annual Senior Day […]
We are thrilled to offer a Bicentennial Pickleball Tournament as part of our Bicentennial celebration! The competitive division will take place on September 7 and the recreational division will take place on September 14. September 21 will serve as a Rain Date for both divisions. Check back soon for a registration form!
Presented by Akron Children’s Hospital More info to come...
Join us for the marquee event of the Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health, the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay! Our course is like a foot-tour through the city of Akron, highlighting our historic landmarks, colorful neighborhoods and majestic Summit Metro Parks. Racers begin in downtown Akron and cross the […]
For more information and to register, CLICK HERE
