Run 4 Hope - 5K Run/Walk
About this race
You're Invited to the Run 4 Hope 5K Run & Walk!
Date: Saturday, May 30th
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Bath Community Park, 1615 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road
Benefiting: The American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge - The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge program provides a free of charge home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers who have to travel to get cancer treatments. More than just a roof over their heads, it’s a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need. Each Hope Lodge community offers a supportive, homelike environment where guests can share a meal, join in the evening’s activities, or unwind in their own private room. Learn More about Hope Lodge
Join us for the Run 4 Hope 5K Run & Walk, a community-driven event dedicated to supporting the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge, which provides free housing for individuals traveling for cancer treatments.
🌿 About the Course
This scenic event will take place on the beautiful running and walking trails of the Bath Township Nature Preserve, offering participants of all ages and abilities the opportunity to take part.
🏃 For Runners: Challenge yourself on our chip-timed, competitive 5K course. We will award medals to the top 3 Overall Male and top 3 Overall Female finishers. We will also present awards to the top 3 males and top 3 females in the following age groups: 10&under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80&up
🚶 For Walkers: Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the picturesque preserve.
💻 Virtual Option: Can’t make it in person? Sign up as a Virtual Runner/Walker, complete your 5K anytime, and we’ll mail you your event shirt!
This will be a fun-filled community event for a great cause! Don’t miss your chance to make a difference. Register today to secure your spot!
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Run For Hope-5K Run/Walk
VIRTUAL Run For Hope-5K Run/Walk (We will mail your shirt!)
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Akron, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:56 AM and sets at 8:50 PM local time (EDT) in Akron on May 30, 2026 — 14h 54m of daylight.
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