Christmas in July 5K

A GREAT way to celebrate the "Half Way There" mark for Christmas in Akron!

RACE FEATURES

• Naughty or Nice? - Visit and photos with Santa.

• The Running Club / Group Competition - Recognition / Prizes for clubs or groups with the Most Members, Fastest 4 Men, Fastest 4 Women, Largest Age Span.

• Akron's Largest "White Elephant" Gift Exchange - Bring a gift / Get a gift. This is going to be GREAT!

• Treats! - Holiday Cookies and Hot Cocoa

• Adult Beverages

• Family Fun -  ANNUAL Summer Snowball Fight!

• Oh Yeah....the Run / Walk! - Fast Course with Overall and Age Group Awards that go 5 deep

• Post-Race Party - Music provided by the Kahuna Kings - Surf Rock at its Best!

• Akron Promise Race Series - Part of the series

RACE SWAG

• Great Tri-Blend T

Hosted by Run to You Racing and the PLX Running Club

About the Akron Promise City Series 

Started in 2022, the Akron Promise “City Series” aims to promote health, exploration of our city, growth and support the various participant organizations throughout Akron. Please consider participating (in person, virtually, or as a volunteer) in as many as you can. Medals will be awarded to people who participate in at least five of the events.

About Akron Promise

Akron Promise was founded in 2016 by Tom and Daralee Ghinder. Akron Promise facilitates success in our city, our schools and our families to make Akron the community of choice to live, work and educate our children. We do this by helping students and families access appropriate educational supports, resources, and opportunities. To donate to Akron Promise or to learn more about the organization, visit www.akronpromise.org.