Gennesaret’s Home Run for the Homeless
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:30 AM, in Akron (419 W. Exchange Street). Distances: 1 mile, 4 miles. Entry from $5 to $30.
Course and race notes
Welcome to the 35th Annual Home Run for the Homeless!
Our mission is to provide interim housing, food, training, and support services for those families who are earnestly seeking to improve their lives and living conditions.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
To Friday, November 27, 2026 · in 19 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
419 W. Exchange Street
Akron, OH 44302
Area: Akron, Medina & Cuyahoga Valley, Cleveland & Akron
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile4 miles
Price
$5 to $30
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Aug 27, 2026
Race day in Akron
Weather
47° / 32°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 35% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Akron Fulton Intl Airport, OH (4.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:26 AM – 5:01 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- P2 Exchange Parking Deck - Akron Children's Hospital · paid0.5 mi
- P1 Bowery Parking Deck - Akron Children's Hospital · paid0.6 mi
160 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Krispy Kreme quick bite0.1 mi
- Komodo Kingdom Cafe quick bite0.4 mi
- McDonald's quick bite0.5 mi
- Good Company restaurant0.5 mi
8 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.4 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
2 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)4 within 3 mi7 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Akron City Center Hotel
About 15 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Blutique
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Courtyard
About 21 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn
About 9 min drive3.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Country Inn & Suites
About 11 min drive3.8 mi from the start
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