The JADFA House, Akron OH
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
📅 Date
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
📍 Location
- Address: 916 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44314
🎉 Event Overview
- Annual Event: 3rd Annual James Anderson Built on Belief 7K & 1-Mile Walk for Recovery
- Purpose: Dedicated to celebrating resilience, recovery, and community
- Walk: 1 Mile Walk is an untimed event
🌐 Virtual Participation
- Virtual Option: Available for those who can't participate on race day
- Results Logging: Run the event any day/time from October 18-31
- Item Pickup: Available on Saturday/Sunday the weekend of our event
- Shipping: Add $10 for items to be shipped after the event
💡 History & Inspiration
- Inspired By: James Anderson's remarkable journey of recovery
- Achievements: James ran 100 miles straight in 2023, raising $20,000
- Community Impact: A lasting tradition supporting recovery
- Improvements: Exciting updates are coming for 2026!
🏃♀️ Participant Experience
- Updates: Newly paved driveway for a smoother race experience
- Accurate Course: An updated race map for precise measurements
- Event Enhancements: Improved logistics, amenities, and surprises
- Contribution: Your participation helps change lives
👕 T-Shirt Information
- Shirts: Short Sleeve T-Shirt for all registrants, sizes Adult X-Small to 3X-Large
- No Shirt Discount: Available for $5 up to Race Day
- Limited Availability: Shirts will be limited after Sunday, October 4
🏅 Medals
- Award: All participants will receive a medal
🗓️ Schedule
- Saturday, October 17: Pre-Packet Pickup from 12:00-4:00 PM
- Sunday, October 18:
- : : :7:30 AM: Packet Pickup/Registration
- : : :9:00 AM: 7K Run/Walk Start
- : : :9:00 AM: 1 Mile Family Fun Walk Start (untimed event)
- : : :10:00 AM: 7K Awards
🏆 Awards
- Categories: Top 1 Overall Male & Female
- Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female in 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+
💼 Sponsorship
- Interested in Sponsoring? Please visit our sponsorship page!
🌟 Join Us
- Register: Be part of something bigger than a race
- Movement: Together, we run for recovery. Together, we believe.
