2026 AKRON PRIDE FESTIVAL 5K

Friday, August 21 at 6:30 PM
Downtown Akron

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    APF 5K REGISTRATION

The Akron Pride Festival 5K is part of the Akron Promise City Series of neighborhood runs and an official kickoff to Akron Pride Festival Weekend!

Run Akron’s scenic streets and the historic downtown area alongside a diverse, inclusive crowd celebrating love and acceptance. Open to runners and walkers of all abilities, this event is a chance to make lasting memories and show your support for Akron’s LGBTQ+ community.

REGISTER HERE
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5K INFORMATION

  • Location

    Downtown Akron - Main Street

  • Registration Fee Expiration Dates:

    June 15 - $30
    July 15 - $35
    Aug. 10 - $40
    Aug. 22 - $45

  • T-Shirts

    T-Shirt for all registrants! Discount is available for No Shirt option of $5 up to Race Day! We offer Youth Large and Adult Small to Adult XXX-Large. To be guaranteed a shirt size please register by 8/1. Limited selection will be available after!

  • Schedule:

    Thursday, August 20, 2026:
    Runner Packet Pick-up
    Akron Art Museum, 1 S High Street, Akron, OH
    Time: 5:30-8:30 PM

    Friday, August 22, 2025:
    Packet Pick-up and Race Start/Finish
    Downtown Akron - Main Street

    5:00-6:15 PM - Packet Pickup
    6:30 PM - 5K Run/Walk Start

  • Awards:

    The in-person Akron Pride Festival 5K will award certificates and prizes for the following runner categories:

    • Top 3 Overall Male/Female/Non-binary
    • Top 3 Male/Female/Non-binary in each following fifteen (15) Age Groups:
      9-Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, & 75-Up

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