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Summer 5k races near Cleveland & Akron (2027)

Updated November 7, 2026

12 5k races are on the calendar near Cleveland & Akron in summer 2027, starting with Cuyahoga Valley Cross Country 5K on Saturday, June 5 in Akron. That covers June to August. 5 of them publish an upcoming price increase, so signing up early saves money.

All summer races5K races (12)Trail races (6)

• Sat5Jun

  Cuyahoga Valley Cross Country 5K

  Sat Jun 5 · 9:00 AM · Akron · Akron, Medina & Cuyahoga Valley

  1 mile5KTrail

  from $5Reg. closed
• Sat5Jun

  Debonne Wine Run 5k

  Sat Jun 5 · 9:00 AM · Madison · Lake County & East

  5K

  from $30Goes up Mar 12Sign up ↗
• Sat5Jun

  West Side Catholic Center Pancake Run

  Sat Jun 5 · 9:00 AM · Cleveland · Cleveland & Inner Suburbs

  5K

  from $30Reg. closed
• Sat12Jun

  14th Annual Bessie's Walk/Race

  Sat Jun 12 · 7:30 AM · Highland Hills · Cleveland & Inner Suburbs

  5K

  from $15Sign up ↗
• Sat19Jun

  Muddy Paws

  Sat Jun 19 · 8:00 AM · Peninsula · Akron, Medina & Cuyahoga Valley

  5K5 miles10 milesTrail

  from $30Goes up May 19Sign up ↗
• Sat19Jun

  Race to Cure Sarcoma Cleveland

  Sat Jun 19 · 9:00 AM · Cleveland · Cleveland & Inner Suburbs

  1 mile5K

  from $10Goes up Jun 14Sign up ↗
• Sat26Jun

  Steve Takacs 5k for ALS

  Sat Jun 26 · 8:00 AM · Chesterland · Lake County & East

  5K

  from $30Reg. closed
• Sun27Jun

  Hattie Larlham ThriveK - Cleveland

  Sun Jun 27 · 8:30 AM · Cleveland · Cleveland & Inner Suburbs

  1 mile5K

  from $40Reg. closed
• Sun4Jul

  Raintree 4th July 5K and Fun Run

  Sun Jul 4 · 7:30 AM · Uniontown · Akron, Medina & Cuyahoga Valley

  1 mile5K

  from $10Goes up Apr 30Sign up ↗
• Sun18Jul

  Run For The Hills Cross Country 5K

  Sun Jul 18 · 8:45 AM · Seven Hills · Cleveland & Inner Suburbs

  5KTrail

  from $30Reg. closed
• Sat7Aug

  Run the Ridge

  Sat Aug 7 · 8:45 AM · North Ridgeville · Lorain County & West

  5KTrail

  from $35Reg. closed
• Sun22Aug

  Rock Hall Half Marathon

  Sun Aug 22 · 7:00 AM · Cleveland · Cleveland & Inner Suburbs

  5K10KHalf marathon

  from $30Goes up Dec 31Sign up ↗

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Quick answers

How many 5k races are near Cleveland & Akron in summer 2027?

12 5k races are listed near Cleveland & Akron in summer 2027. The first is Cuyahoga Valley Cross Country 5K on Saturday, June 5 in Akron, and the last is Rock Hall Half Marathon on August 22.

What is the cheapest 5K near Cleveland & Akron in summer 2027?

Cuyahoga Valley Cross Country 5K on June 5 has the lowest listed entry fee: $5. Prices are before the registration platform's processing fee.

When does the next early-bird price end for 5k races near Cleveland & Akron?

Rock Hall Half Marathon: the Half marathon goes from $80 to $90 after December 31. 4 more of these 5k races publish a later price increase.

Are there half marathons or marathons near Cleveland & Akron in summer 2027?

Yes: 1 half marathon and 0 marathons. The first is Rock Hall Half Marathon on August 22.