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 […]
Sign up for the Bicentennial Pickleball Round Robin Tournaments to lock in your place on the court for Sunday, September 14, 2025! 2 Tournament Divisions: Recreational (beginning levels and players under a 3.0 DUPR): 2 - 4 pm Intermediate (Suggested DUPR 3.0-4.0): 5 - 7 pm Location: Shaw JCC (750 White Pond Dr., Akron, OH […]
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 recreational division will take place on September 7 and the intermediate division will take place on September 14. September 21 will serve as a Rain Date for both divisions. September 7 - Bicentennial Pickleball Recreational Round Robin Tournament - […]
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 September 22, join us for a guided walking tour of Sherbondy Hill facilitated by SCHS President and CEO Leianne Neff Heppner. Meet at the […]
Kick off race weekend with our Kids Fun Run, a FREE 1-mile fun run for children 12-years of age and under. All participants receive a gift, medal & healthy snack. Friday, September 26, 2025 Bib Pickup & Late Registration Opens: 5:00 P.M. Start Time: 6:00 P.M. Start: 214 W. Bowery St., at Akron Children’s Hospital Finish: Lock 3 For […]
Join us for the marquee event of the Akron Marathon Race Series—the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay! This unforgettable course is a foot-tour through the heart of […]
Join the Akron-Canton Airport for their 9th annual CAK 5K on the Runway on Sunday, October 5th 2025! Race Features One of a Kind Experience running on an actual runway, through the Ohio Air Guard Facility, and a great Start / Finish at the MAPS Air Museum One of the BEST finisher medals around FREE […]
The fall tradition is back! Get ready to tackle the 5K (3.1 miles) in downtown Akron this October. Open to all ages and abilities, runners and walkers will enjoy a picture-perfect course. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a cup of apple cider while you choose the perfect pumpkin! Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run has become a […]