The JADFA House, Akron OH
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
📅 Date
- Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
📍 Location
- Address: 916 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44314
🏃♂️ Event Overview
- Annual Event: We’re excited to announce the 2nd Annual James Anderson Built on Belief 7K & 1-Mile Walk for Recovery — an event dedicated to celebrating resilience, recovery, and community.
- Untimed Walk: The 1 Mile Walk is an untimed event!
🌐 Virtual Participation
- Flexibility: Can't participate on race day? We offer virtual so you can run the event any day/time and log your results.
- Pickup Options: You can pick up your items during the morning pickup at our event or add on $10 for your items to be shipped to you after our event.
- Note: Virtual isn’t included in the awards!
💪 Inspiration Behind the Race
- James Anderson: This race was inspired by James Anderson, whose journey of recovery has been nothing short of remarkable.
- Challenge: In 2023, James ran 100 miles straight over 30 hours, raising $20,000 for our organization.
- Legacy: His dedication and belief in the power of recovery continue to inspire others to take that next step—whether it’s one mile or one hundred.
✨ Improvements for 2025
- Smoother Race: A newly paved driveway at the start/finish line for a smoother race experience.
- Accurate Course: An updated and more accurate race map to ensure precise course measurements.
- Better Experience: Improved logistics, amenities, and more surprises!
🙌 Participation and Impact
- Community Participation: Whether you’re running the 7K, walking the 1-mile course, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps change lives.
- Join the Movement: Register today and be part of something bigger than a race—be part of a movement.
👕 T-Shirt Information
- T-Shirt: Short Sleeve T-Shirt for all registrants Adult X-Small to 3X-Large.
- No Shirt Option: Discount is available for a No Shirt option of $5 up to Race Day!
🗓️ Schedule
- Saturday, October 18: 12:00-4:00 PM - Pre-Packet Pickup
- Sunday, October 19:
- 7:30 AM - Packet Pickup/Registration
- 9:00 AM - 7K Run/Walk Start
- 9:15 AM - 1 Mile Family Fun Walk Start (untimed event)
- 10:00 AM - 7K Awards
🏅 Awards
- Top Finishers: Top 1 Overall Male & Female.
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 Age Group Male & Female in 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+.
🔗 More Information
Course Map
Suggested Races
Find The Run Newsletter
Limited-edition FTR Merch