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Run 4 Hope - 5K Run/Walk

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calendar_today 30 May, 2026

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sell $30.00 – $40.00

About the Event

You're Invited to the Run 4 Hope 5K Run & Walk!

Date:  Saturday, May 17th

Time: 8:00 AM

Location: Bath Community Park, 1615 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road

Benefiting: The American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge - The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge program provides a free of charge home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers who have to travel to get cancer treatments. More than just a roof over their heads, it’s a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need. Each Hope Lodge community offers a supportive, homelike environment where guests can share a meal, join in the evening’s activities, or unwind in their own private room.  Learn More about Hope Lodge

 

Join us for the Run 4 Hope 5K Run & Walk, a community-driven event dedicated to supporting the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge, which provides free housing for individuals traveling for cancer treatments.

 

🌿 About the Course
This scenic event will take place on the beautiful running and walking trails of the Bath Township Nature Preserve, offering participants of all ages and abilities the opportunity to take part.

 

🏃 For Runners: Challenge yourself on our chip-timed, competitive 5K course.  We will award medals to the top 3 Overall Male and top 3 Overall Female finishers.  We will also present awards to the top 3 males and top 3 females in the following age groups: 10&under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80&up


🚶 For Walkers: Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the picturesque preserve.


💻 Virtual Option: Can’t make it in person? Sign up as a Virtual Runner/Walker, complete your 5K anytime, and we’ll mail you your event shirt!

 

This will be a fun-filled community event for a great cause! Don’t miss your chance to make a difference. Register today to secure your spot!

 

Races Offered

Run For Hope-5K Run/Walk

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

VIRTUAL Run For Hope-5K Run/Walk (We will mail your shirt!)

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Akron.

thermostat Temperature
10.7° / 21.2°
wb_sunny Feels like
8.2° / 19.1°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
10h 21m
water_drop Avg rainfall
3.6 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
11.3 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
High (6.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
70.2%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:07
nightlight Sunset
20:37

About Akron

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Akron is a city of almost 200,000 people (2019) in the Northeast Ohio region in Summit County. Akron is proud of its heritage as a center of industry, and now offers visitors a wide range of recreational and cultural attractions, food experiences, and shopping.

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