Flight of the Heron 5k, 10k, & 1mi
About this race
Lace up your running/walking shoes and join us for our first annual Flight of the Heron 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run at Blue Heron Homecoming! Our 5k & 10K Run/Walk is perfect for runners of all levels and a unique way to experience the Water Reclamation Facility which is usually closed to the public. This is a family friendly event on a paved path and at the Finish Line you will receive a medal, hat and end in a fantastic Beer Garden presented by Missing Falls Brewery. This event takes place during the Blue Heron Homecoming, so after the race, come over, grab a snack and learn about all that Akron Waterways Renewed! has accomplished in keeping our river clean for generations to come!
After the race there is a Beer Garden Presented by Missing Falls. At the Blue Heron Festival there is lunch provided by The Ice Bucket Food Truck.
When:
NEW DATE! July 18, 2026
Place:
NEW LOCATION! Mustill Store Museum - 57 West North Street, Akron
Start Time:
Registration 9:00 am
Race 10:00 am
Registration:
Awards:
Every registrant receives a medal and a hat. This is while supplies last!
Notes:
- Strollers are welcome but please no dogs. Children 5 and under are free.
Join fellow runners on October 11, 2025 for the Flight of the Heron 5k, 10k, & 1mi. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Akron.
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Running
5k
1 Mile
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These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Akron in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Akron
Flight of the Heron 5k, 10k, & 1mi takes place in Akron, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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