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Saturday, September 19th, 2026
248 Robinson Ave, Barberton OH
5K
59–77°F · low rain risk
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2025
61–84°F
dry
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62–80°F
dry
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50–69°F
dry
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65–79°F
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62–82°F
dry
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43–63°F
dry
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57–80°F
dry
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62–79°F
dry
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64–79°F
dry
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63–80°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 19
Rain likely · 58–68°F
Saturday, Sep 19starts near 58°F · 21% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Location: The Barber Anna Dean Piggery, 248 Robinson Ave., Barberton, Ohio 44203
- Packet Pick Up: Starts at 7:15 AM on race day
5K Race Information
- Entry Fee: $30
- Race Start: 8:00 AM
- Awards: Top 3 Overall Male and Female will win a small cash award
- Medals: For 9 age groups: 10 and under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
Fun Run Details
- Entry Fee: $15
- Distance: 1/2 mile
- Race Start: 9:00 AM
- Participants: All ages are welcome: dogs (must be on a leash), walkers, and strollers are welcome. No bicycles.
Participant Perks
- Included: All participants receive a T-shirt, free water, salty snacks, auction tickets, and donuts
- Prize Money: Prize money and/or medals for top runners in each of nine age categories
- Packet Pickup: Friday, September 18 from 4:30-7:00 PM and Saturday, September 19 from 7:15 to 7:55 AM
- Course: Starts at Anna Dean Piggery, runs down to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath: this is an out and back course that is flat
Course Map
- Location: Course Map can be found at HERE
Refreshments and Activities
- Refreshments: Free snacks and water for all participants
- Exhibits: Pictures of Barber's Anna Dean Farm and Jeep Davis memorabilia on display
- Silent Auction: Mini-silent auction inside the Piggery
- Historical Society: Barberton Historical Society will be on-hand to answer questions about the city's history
Community Involvement
- Family Support: Bring the family to cheer you on
- Historical Exhibit: Huge photos of the Barber Mansion and the original Anna Dean Farm buildings on display for free
More Information
- Race URL: For more details, visit Barber Classic 5K and Fun Run
Course map
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