The James Anderson Built on Belief 7k and 1 Mile Walk

Join Us for the 3rd Annual James Anderson Built on Belief 7K & 1-Mile Walk for Recovery!
📅 Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
📍 Location: 916 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44314

We’re excited to announce the 3rd Annual James Anderson Built on Belief 7K & 1-Mile Walk for Recovery —an event dedicated to celebrating resilience, recovery, and community.  The 1 Mile Walk is an untimed event!

Virtual: Can't participant on race day.  We offer virtual so you can run the event any day/time and log your results from October 18-31!.  You can pickup your items on Saturday/Sunday the weekend of our event or add on $10 for your items to be shipped to you after our event.  The virtual mailing will be shipped after the event by October 23 and should be received by October 31.  Virtual isn't included in the awards!

This race was inspired by James Anderson, whose journey of recovery has been nothing short of remarkable. In 2023, James ran 100 miles straight over 30 hours, pushing his body and mind to the limit to raise $20,000 for our organization. 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.

In 2024, we launched this race as a way to honor James’ efforts and create a lasting tradition that brings the community together in support of recovery. Our inaugural event was a huge success, but we also learned a lot—and we’re making exciting improvements for 2026! This year, participants can look forward to:

✅ A newly paved driveway at the start/finish line for a smoother race experience
✅ An updated and more accurate race map to ensure precise course measurements
✅ An even better event experience with improved logistics, amenities, and more surprises!

🏅 Whether you’re running the 7K, walking the 1-mile course, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps change lives.

Register today and be part of something bigger than a race—be part of a movement.
Together, we run for recovery. Together, we believe.

T-Shirt:
Short Sleeve T-Shirt for all registrants Adult X-Small to 3X-Large.  Discount is available for a No Shirt option of $5 up to Race Day!  Shirts will be limited after Sunday, October 4!

Medals:
All participants will receive a medal.

Schedule:
Saturday, October 17:
12:00-4:00 PM - Pre-Packet Pickup

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

7K Awards:
Top 1 Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Age Group Male & Female in 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+

Sponsorship:
If your interested in sponsoring our event please visit our sponsorship page!

Join fellow runners on October 18, 2026 for the The James Anderson Built on Belief 7k and 1 Mile Walk. It's a fantastic 7K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Akron.