Portage APL Barktober 5K
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Portage APL Barktober 5K & 1-Mile
The event takes place at Rootstown Community Park / Gracie Fields, 4104 Case Ave., Rootstown, Ohio 44272. It includes both in-person and virtual race options for short distances held on the same day.
Distances:
- 5K in-person and virtual
- 1 Mile in-person and virtual
The 5K is chip timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown. Registration opens March 7, 2026, and closes September 26 or September 27, 2026 depending on the specific race entry. Registration fees listed for the in-person and virtual events include $30 for the 1 Mile and $35 for the 5K.
Event features include fall-themed photos with participants and their pets staged with cornstalks and pumpkins. Awards recognize top overall finishers including male, female, and canine, and overall second and third place finishers in the male and female categories.
Information in this description reflects the event format, location, timing method for the 5K, registration windows, fees, photo opportunities, and award categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
