2026 Akron Pride Festival 5K

Registration opens May 2026 for the Akron Pride Festival 5K (AP 5K), which steps off August 21, 2026, at 6:30PM and starts and finishes at Canal Place in Akron, Ohio. Lace up your shoes and prepare to embark on a memorable journey through Akron’s scenic streets and along the historic Ohio & Erie Canal towpath, as you join a diverse, inclusive crowd celebrating love and acceptance.