The James Anderson Built on Belief 7k and 1 Mile Walk

About the Event

Join Us for the 2nd Annual James Anderson Built on Belief 7K & 1-Mile Walk for Recovery!
📅 Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
📍 Location: 916 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44314

We’re excited to announce the 2nd Annual James Anderson Built on Belief 7K & 1-Mile Walk for Recovery —an event dedicated to celebrating resilience, recovery, and community. The 1 Mile Walk is an untimed event!

Virtual: Can't participant on race day. We offer virtual so you can run the event any day/time and log your results from October 19-31!. You can pickup your items on Saturday/Sunday the weekend of our event or add on $10 for your items to be shipped to you after our event. The virtual mailing will be shipped after the event by October 24 and should be received by October 31. Virtual isn't included in the awards!

This race was inspired by James Anderson, whose journey of recovery has been nothing short of remarkable. In 2023, James ran 100 miles straight over 30 hours, pushing his body and mind to the limit to raise $20,000 for our organization. His dedication and belief in the power of recovery continue to inspire others to take that next step—whether it’s one mile or one hundred.

In 2024, we launched this race as a way to honor James’ efforts and create a lasting tradition that brings the community together in support of recovery. Our inaugural event was a huge success, but we also learned a lot—and we’re making exciting improvements for 2025! This year, participants can look forward to:

✅ A newly paved driveway at the start/finish line for a smoother race experience
✅ An updated and more accurate race map to ensure precise course measurements
✅ An even better event experience with improved logistics, amenities, and more surprises!

🏅 Whether you’re running the 7K, walking the 1-mile course, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps change lives.

Register today and be part of something bigger than a race—be part of a movement.
Together, we run for recovery. Together, we believe.

T-Shirt:
Short Sleeve T-Shirt for all registrants Adult X-Small to 3X-Large. Discount is available for a No Shirt option of $5 up to Race Day!

Medals:
All participants will receive a medal.

Schedule:
Saturday, October 18:
12:00-4:00 PM - Pre-Packet Pickup

Sunday, October 19:
7:30 AM - Packet Pickup/Registration
9:00 AM - 7K Run/Walk Start
9:15 AM - 1 Mile Family Fun Walk Start (untimed event)
10:00 AM - 7K Awards

5K Awards:
Top 1 Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Age Group Male & Female in 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+.

Races Offered

1 Mile Family Fun Walk

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:00

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$25.00

7K Run/Walk

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 7K

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09:00

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$35.00

7K Virtual

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 7K

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09:15

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$35.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

8.5° / 18.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.5° / 15.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 21m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:38

nightlight Sunset

18:43

About Akron

Learn more about the host city, Akron.

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.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of The James Anderson Built on Belief 7k and 1 Mile Walk.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Phoenix Davis	M	18	Akron, OH	23:02.78
🥈	Kevin Hazlett	M	36	Akron, OH	24:40.87
🥉	larry o'neil	M	55	AKRON, OH	25:00.04
4	David Balthis	M	47	CANTON, OH	25:22.4
5	Pj Camargo	M	36	WILLOWICK, OH	27:04.75
6	Griffin Davis	M	16	Akron, OH	27:44.74
7	Jason Puehler	M	33	Wadsworth, OH	27:54.62
8	Dan Wilcox	M	37	WADSWORTH, OH	30:07.29
9	Keith Johnston	M	62	WADSWORTH, OH	30:07.39
10	Tina Boyes	F	50	AKRON, OH	30:18.66
11	Riley Wang	F	17	COVENTRY TWP, OH	31:14.55
12	Ben Gommel	M	24	AKRON, OH	31:36.52
13	Jeremy Long	M	39	AKRON, OH	32:16.66
14	Sean Sullivan	M	38	PARMA, OH	32:50.71
15	Kyle Rist	M	36	KENT, OH	32:51.09
16	Christine Sayre	F	38	COPLEY, OH	34:08.84
17	Laura Orihel	F	33	Uniontown, OH	34:09.11
18	Ryan Stimac	M	34	Akron, OH	34:28.47
19	Robert Goodell	M	46	MOGADORE, OH	34:42.31
20	Dan Mitchen	M	34	NORTON, OH	34:54.07
21	William Johnson	M	60	AKRON, OH	34:59.92
22	Victor Lungaro	M	32	Wadsworth, OH	35:17.07
23	Dustin Woodward	M	39	Wadsworth, OH	35:22.53
24	Anthony Colant	M	55	NEW FRANKLIN, OH	35:35.29
25	Paul Meisner	M	30	AKRON, OH	35:39.88
26	Sean Fancher	M	28	Akron, OH	35:44.3
27	Carli Snider	M	29	WILLOWICK, OH	36:05.39
28	Lena Cao	F	16	AKRON, OH	36:09.67
29	Nick Korora	M	46	AKRON, OH	36:33.22
30	Cody Collier	M	35	Akron, OH	37:20.8
31	Kris Kienzl	F	59	COPLEY, OH	37:29.02
32	Jay Smink	M	62	COPLEY, OH	37:32.23
33	Rizza Durbin	F	51	HUDSON, OH	37:34.61
34	Brian Crosson	M	48	AKRON, OH	37:34.99
35	Todd Young	M	63	COPLEY, OH	39:13.65
36	Garrett Drake	M	32	AKRON, OH	40:29.33
37	Jess Rist	F	33	KENT, OH	41:13.97
38	Becky Ryba	F	70	SILVER LAKE, OH	41:44.65
39	Lisa Fulton	F	43	AKRON, OH	41:52.29
40	Jasmine Ferguson	F	35	AKRON, OH	41:53.5
41	CHRIS AEGERTER	M	56	MASSILLON, OH	42:54.73
42	Keith Larsen	M	59	COVENTRY TWP, OH	43:10.43
43	Robert Maro	M	56	RICHFIELD, OH	43:44.47
44	jackie aegerter	F	55	MASSILLON, OH	43:56.77
45	Wendy Waecliff	F	51	FAIRLAWN, OH	44:40.01
46	Joe Sykes	M	30	Akron, OH	45:27.43
47	Jesse Cervantez	M	66	NAVARRE, OH	45:47.11
48	Shelley Burch	F	45	FAIRLAWN, OH	46:46.73
49	Haley Spencer	F	28	Akron, OH	48:00.33
50	Alexandra Pasko	F	35	MEDINA, OH	48:55.36