To The Clocktower & Back 5K

MAY
9
2026
This Akron event features a 5k course starting at Coventry High School, heading towards the Clocktower and back. It supports the local cross country team and includes a kids' fun run and unique categories for strollers and dogs. Join for a community run with a purpose.
Sat 9 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Events

The To The Clocktower & Back 5K offers the following events:

  • 5k Run for a registration fee of $30.
  • 1 Mile Kids Fun Run for a registration fee of $5.
  • 5K Run Student for a registration fee of $20.
  • 5k Virtual for a registration fee of $30.

Location and Course

The event takes place in Akron, Ohio, at 1135 Portage Lakes Drive. The course starts and finishes at Coventry High School. It follows Portage Lakes Drive, goes almost to the Clocktower, takes a short route through a neighborhood, and returns to the high school. The organizers describe it as a fast out-and-back route.

Additional Information

The race is described as the sixth edition. It includes prize categories for the fastest stroller and fastest dog. A 1-mile fun run is held on the road immediately after the 5k.

The event supports the Coventry Cross Country Team. Proceeds go towards sending the team to cross country camp in the summer and buying new shoes and spikes in the fall. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run
5 km
5k Run- Student
5 km
Pink Division 5k
1 Mile Kids Fun Run
5k- Virtual
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