Run to the Beach

🏖️ Run to the Beach 5K and One-Mile Easter Eggs Scramble

The Run to the Beach 5K and One-Mile Easter Eggs Scramble on April 19, 2025, features beautiful courses that loop around Portage Lakes State Park.

• Great swag: Finisher medals for ALL 5K runners and walkers.
• Scenic Courses: Enjoy a mostly flat and fast run or walk along the lakeshore of Portage Lakes State Park.
• Activities Available: Over 2000 acres of lakes, camping sites, and hiking trails make it a popular recreation spot for boating and fishing.
• Start Location: Both races start in the parking lot near the beach area with a mix of road and trails, ending on the sand.

📅 Location and Schedule

Portage Lakes State Park (5031 Manchester Road, Akron, Ohio 44319)

• 7:15 AM: Packet Pickup Begins
• 8:00 AM: 1-Mile Easter Egg Scramble Starts
• 8:30 AM: 5K Run & Competitive Walk Starts

🥚 1-Mile Easter Egg Scramble

• Course Details: A one-mile race, with Easter eggs along the course. Participants finish on the beach!
• Egg Redemption: The Easter eggs can be redeemed for prizes after the race. Parents can run with their child at no additional charge.
• Participant Rewards: Participants receive a cotton shirt.
• Awards: Awards to the Top 3 Overall Males and Females.

🏃 5K Run

• Finishers Medal: Finishers receive a very unique finisher medal!
• T-Shirt: Participants get a technical t-shirt.
• Awards: Awards to Top 5 Overall Males and Females.
• Age Categories: Additional awards for Top 3 in Age Categories: 11 & Under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over.

🚶‍♀️ 5K Competitive Walk

• Walking Only: All participants must walk the entire event, no running or jogging!
• Medal for Finishers: Finishers receive a very unique medal.
• T-Shirt: Participants will get a technical t-shirt.
• Awards: Awards to Top 5 Overall Male and Female.

🏆 Team Challenge

Largest team wins regardless of time or event!

• Team Prize: The winning team will enjoy a team prize, with details given to the team leader.
• Team Formation: Gather everyone you know. Participants can do either the 5K, 1-Mile, or the Virtual Run/Walk.
• Registration: Each team member signs up individually and can create or join a team during registration.
• Finish Line Requirement: Team members must cross the finish line at the race to count. Virtual members must submit their event completion by Friday, May 2nd, at 5:00 PM.

The event benefits the Portage Lakes Advisory Council. Become a race sponsor or donate to our organization by going to our fundraising page HERE. Donations can also be made through the registration process.