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Cuyahoga Valley 5K

Akron, United States • 6 Jun 2026

Cuyahoga Valley 5K and Family Fun Run at Old Trail School

The event takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Old Trail School in Akron, OH (2315 Ira Rd, 44333). It includes a 5K cross-country race and a 1-mile Family Fun Run. Registration is available through June 6, 2026.

Events and course details

  • 5K Cross Country Run
  • 1-Mile Fun Run

The 5K is a cross-country course run primarily on natural, wooded paths and trails that weave in and out of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The course has about 112 ft elevation gain. Jogging strollers are not recommended. Posted price is $35.

The 1-Mile Family Fun Run is on a flat, all-grass loop around Old Trail School athletic fields and the school solar array. Jogging strollers are permitted. All children ages 4 and up receive finisher medals. Posted price is $12. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Akron

Race information

Registration
5 km
5k Cross Country Run
1-Mile Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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