Slay The Dragon 5K Memorial Trail Run
Updated
Sunday, April 18, 2027, first start 10:30 AM, in Peninsula (1075 Truxell Road). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after December 31.
Course and race notes
Slay The Dragon 5K Memorial Trail Run.
Honoring the Life of Eagle Scout George McWilliams. Join us for the Slay The Dragon 5K Memorial Trail Run, a special event celebrating the life and legacy of Eagle Scout George McWilliams.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, April 18
2027 · in 162 days
Start time
10:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
1075 Truxell Road
Peninsula, OH 44264
Area: Akron, Medina & Cuyahoga Valley, Cleveland & Akron
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Apr 17 (in 161 days)
Opened Mar 1, 2026
Race day in Peninsula
Weather
61° / 38°F
Typical high and low for April 18.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Stow 4 Se, OH (8.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:43 AM – 8:07 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
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
1 public lot or garage within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.5 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Apr 17
Where to stay
1 within 3 mi8 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Budget Inn
About 8 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Ranch Motel
About 13 min drive4.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites Akron Stow
About 13 min drive4.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow Akron
About 13 min drive4.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hampton Inn Stow
About 14 min drive4.5 mi from the start
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