Outdoor events near Akron, Ohio
59 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of Akron over the next three months: 42 races, 6 group outings and classes, and 11 ranger-led or guided programs. 13 are this weekend. A typical October day in Akron reaches about 64°F and drops to 44°F, with rain or snow about 1 day in 3 (NOAA 30-year average).
- 59 upcoming
- 13 this weekend
- October: 35
- November: 17
- December: 7
- Walk or hikeCuyahoga Valley Photographic Society: Photo Walk and CritiqueSat, Oct 10 · 8:00 AMCuyahoga Valley National Park · 13 mi from AkronFree
- Guided tourBird WalkSat, Oct 10 · 8:00 AM · +1 more dateCuyahoga Valley National Park · 7.8 mi from AkronFree
- Walk or hikeCuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: Fall Scenic ExcursionSat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AM · +15 more datesCuyahoga Valley National Park · 13 mi from Akron
- 5KHale Harvest 5K RunSat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AMAkron · 7.7 mi from Akron
- Ranger programRanger TalkSat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · +15 more datesCuyahoga Valley National Park · 13 mi from AkronFree
- RaceLittle Colorado - Vertical Trail RaceSat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AMNorthfield · 15 mi from Akron
- 5KGervasi Haunted Wine Run 5kSat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AMGervasi Vineyard, Canton · 17 mi from Akron
- 5K · 1 milePortage APL Barktober 5K & 1-MileSat, Oct 10 · 11:00 AMRootstown · 17 mi from Akron
- 5K · 1 mileThe Wurst 5K & 1 Mile Brat TrotSat, Oct 10 · 11:30 AMHeritage Park, Kent · 10 mi from Akron
- 5KBrooklyn Heights On the Run 5kSun, Oct 11 · 8:45 AMBrooklyn Heights · 22 mi from Akron
- RaceAdopt-a-Trail: Furnace RunSun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AM · +2 more datesCuyahoga Valley National Park · 9.1 mi from AkronFree
- 5KFirestone Park YMCA Tread Together 5KSun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AMAkron · 2.7 mi from Akron
- Walk or hikeMorning ExplorationSun, Oct 11 · 10:00 AM · +1 more dateCuyahoga Valley National Park · 13 mi from AkronFree
- RaceAdopt-a-Trail: Boston RunWed, Oct 14 · 9:00 AM · +2 more datesCuyahoga Valley National Park · 11 mi from AkronFree
- Ranger programAdopt-a-Trail: Tree Farm TrailFri, Oct 16 · 1:00 PM · +2 more datesCuyahoga Valley National Park · 11 mi from AkronFree
- 5K · 1 mileHalloWin 5K Race & 1 Mile Fun RunSat, Oct 17 · 8:00 AMBoettler Park, North Canton · 14 mi from Akron
- RaceSancta Clara Monastery Nun RunSat, Oct 17 · 8:40 AMCanton · 18 mi from Akron
- 5K · 1 mileBlazer Dash 5K and 1 Mile Fun RunSat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMNorthfield · 16 mi from Akron
- RaceGourdy's Pumpkin Run: AkronSat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMAkron · 0.1 mi from Akron
- RaceMonster Mash Fun RunSat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMRittman · 16 mi from Akron
- Walk or hikePhoto Exploration Hike: Kendall Lake TrailSat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMCuyahoga Valley National Park · 9.4 mi from AkronFree
- 5KRainbow Weekend 5KSat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMKent · 10 mi from Akron
- RaceMonster DashSun, Oct 18 · 8:30 AMRavenna · 16 mi from Akron
- Ranger programAdopt-a-Trail: Pine Grove TrailSun, Oct 18 · 9:00 AM · +2 more datesCuyahoga Valley National Park · 9.4 mi from AkronFree
- RaceRePlay for Kids Halloween RunSun, Oct 18 · 9:00 AMMedina · 18 mi from Akron
- Guided tourHidden HistorySun, Oct 18 · 9:30 AM · +1 more dateCuyahoga Valley National Park · 13 mi from AkronFree
- Walk or hikeNature Rx: Water Stories Told Through Mindful PhotographySun, Oct 18 · 4:00 PMCuyahoga Valley National Park · 13 mi from Akron
- RaceAdopt-a-Trail: Salt RunWed, Oct 21 · 9:00 AM · +2 more datesCuyahoga Valley National Park · 9.3 mi from AkronFree
- Ranger programHabitat Restoration - Volunteer Invasive Plant RemovalThu, Oct 22 · 1:00 PMCuyahoga Valley National Park · 13 mi from AkronFree
- RaceThe Ken Ganley Companies and The Brecksville Kiwanis 13th Annual Trick-or-TrotSat, Oct 24 · 8:30 AMBlossom Hill, Brecksville · 17 mi from Akron
- 5KWest Hill's 5K of WonderSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMAkron · 0.9 mi from Akron
- RaceRun with ScissorsSun, Oct 25 · 5:00 AMHinckley · 14 mi from Akron
- marathonThe Haunted Forest MarathonSun, Oct 25 · 8:00 AMCanal Fulton · 14 mi from Akron
- Ranger programAdopt-a-Trail: Plateau TrailWed, Oct 28 · 9:00 AM · +2 more datesCuyahoga Valley National Park · 10 mi from AkronFree
- RaceThe Great Pumpkin RaceSat, Oct 31 · 8:15 AMCanton · 18 mi from Akron
- Ranger programAdopt-a-Trail: Lake & Cross Country TrailsThu, Nov 5 · 1:00 PM · +1 more dateCuyahoga Valley National Park · 9.4 mi from AkronFree
- 5KCanton Run Ruck 5KSat, Nov 7 · 8:30 AMCanton · 17 mi from Akron
- RaceNorth Royalton Bear RunSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AMNorth Royalton · 20 mi from Akron
- 5KApex Skin Towpath Freedom 5kSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AMAkron · 1.5 mi from Akron
- 5KOhio (Cleveland Area) SCADaddle 5K Walk & Run for ResearchSat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AMLongwood Park, Macedonia · 17 mi from Akron
- 5KGirls on the Run Fall 2026 5K CelebrationSat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AMMassillon · 15 mi from Akron
- 5KFranksgiving Day 5KSat, Nov 14 · 9:15 AMCanton · 21 mi from Akron
- Walk or hikePhoto Exploration Hike: Brandywine FallsSat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AMCuyahoga Valley National Park · 14 mi from AkronFree
- Ranger programAdopt-a-Trail: Old Carriage TrailSun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AMCuyahoga Valley National Park · 16 mi from AkronFree
- Ranger programAdopt-a-Trail: Ledges TrailSat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM · +1 more dateCuyahoga Valley National Park · 9.9 mi from AkronFree
- 5K · 1 mile2026 Green Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and 1 MileThu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AMGreen · 9.5 mi from Akron
- 5KAurora Turkey Trot 5K & Mashed Potato MileThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMAurora · 18 mi from Akron
- RacePerry Rotary Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMCentral Catholic High School, Canton · 19 mi from Akron
- RaceGennesaret’s Home Run for the HomelessThu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AMAkron · 0.7 mi from Akron
- 4 mile2026 Hudson Turkey Trot 4-MilerThu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AMHudson · 12 mi from Akron
- Race2026 Kent Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AMKent · 9.1 mi from Akron
- 5KTurkey Burner 5KThu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AMHinckley · 14 mi from Akron
- 5KBrunswick's Only 5k Til' ChristmasSat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AMBrunswick · 19 mi from Akron
- 5KAngry Bear Holiday Fun Run and 5KSat, Dec 5 · 4:15 PMJackson High School, Massillon · 19 mi from Akron
- 5KRun Santa Run 5K - MedinaSun, Dec 6 · 9:00 AMMedina · 18 mi from Akron
- 5KRun Santa Run 5K - LouisvilleSun, Dec 13 · 8:15 AMLouisville · 22 mi from Akron
- 5KSelfless Elf 5kSat, Dec 19 · 8:00 AMAkron · 1.6 mi from Akron
- Guided tourAudubon Christmas Bird CountSun, Dec 20 · 7:45 AMCuyahoga Valley National Park · 9.5 mi from AkronFree
- 5K2026 Great New Year's Eve Race 5KThu, Dec 31 · 4:00 PMStow · 8.8 mi from Akron
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Schedules come from park agencies, race sites and organizers' own calendars, checked daily. Events can change, so check the event page before you go. Typical weather is the NOAA 1991–2020 average.
