Saturday, July 18th, 2026
57 West North Street, Akron OH
5K · 10K · 1 Mile
About this race
Race Overview
The Flight of the Heron is a run that celebrates the continuing renewal of the Little Cuyahoga and Cuyahoga Rivers in Akron. The run kicks off the City of Akron’s annual Blue Heron Homecoming festival, an environmental festival that provides family-friendly tours, educational opportunities, giveaways, demonstrations, activities, waterway safety, recreation, and community around the City’s largest capital investment in public infrastructure and waterway renewal. This year's festival theme is The Ripple Effect!
Awards
- Recognition: Awards go to male and female age group winners and the top three male and female runners overall.
Race Details
- Date: NEW DATE! July 18, 2026
- Location: NEW LOCATION! Mustill Store Museum - 57 West North Street, Akron
- Start Times:
- Registration 9:00 am
- Race 10:00 am
Participant Rewards
Every registrant receives a medal and socks. This is while supplies last!
Additional Notes
- Strollers: Strollers are welcome but please no dogs.
- Children: Children 5 and under are free.
More Information
For additional details, please visit the official race page: Flight of the Heron 5k, 10k, & 1mi.
Course map
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