The 10th Annual West Akron 5K Race is fast approaching and we look forward to exceeding last year’s participation and seeing you on Saturday, August 5, 2023!
The goal of the West Akron 5k is to unite the community in a spirit of wellness and philanthropy while raising funds to benefit our students. With the support of United Baptist Church, The Akron NAACP, Summa Health, the Gus Johnson Community Foundation, CareSource, Akron Children’s Hospital, Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, this year’s race is on track to do just that with the help and support of our long-time sponsors.
Our 5K Race Initiative also aims to bring awareness of disparities with diabetes, high blood pressure, and the risk of stroke among members of our community while also supplying our schools that are lacking, with the resources needed to ensure our children receive the best education possible.
Founded by two-time Iraq war veteran and Buchtel alumni Mary Anderson (class of 1994), the West Akron 5k in 2013 as a means of giving back to the school and community that nurtured her with continued support and sponsorship from the City of Akron, the Gus Johnson Community Foundation, the United Baptist Church Women of Wholeness and so many other community organizations.
We need your support to take these important issues head on! If you can’t run you can walk. If you can’t walk you can still donate!!!
We look forward to another successful race that will benefit the children and families within our community.
Advanced Packet Pickup:
- Date/Time: Aug. 04, 2023 · 4 to 7 pm
- Location: TBD
- Address: TBD
