From One Race Weekend to Year-Round Impact

For 25 years, we’ve inspired our community through movement. With your support, we’re expanding that impact year-round through Akron Moves, creating opportunities for people of all ages and abilities across Greater Akron.

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Your Investment Fuels a Healthier Greater Akron.

$2.5 Million Campaign Goal

$200,000.00

Akron Moves In Action

Inspire Healthy Kids & Families

Free Kids Fun Run
Family 1 Mile
Youth Running Camps
Community Youth Partnerships

One Kids Fun Run sparked a lifetime of movement.

Former Kids Fun Run participant, now annual Akron Marathon finisher

I never imagined one race would shape the rest of my life.

Kids Fun Run participant who now runs marathons alongside her dad

Every child deserves the chance to discover what they're capable of

Parent of a Kids Fun Run participant

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Race Entry Scholarships (Runnerships)
Adaptive Athlete Support
Inclusive Race Experiences

Adaptive athlete wheeling past the Rubber worker statue

Everyone deserves the opportunity to cross a finish line.

Participant & Community Advocate

Running gave me confidence. Community made me feel like I belonged."

Race Entry Scholarship (Runnership) recipient

When barriers come down, anything becomes possible

Adaptive athlete participant

Keep Akron Moving Year-Round

Community Challenges
Group Runs & Walks
Mental Health & Wellness Events
Speaker Series

Runner at mile 26 during the Akron marathon

The finish line reminded me that my story wasn't over

Two-time breast cancer survivor

One decision changed my health. Every step changed my life

Participant after losing more than 150 pounds

It's never too late to take the first step

First-time participant, age 70

Strengthen Community

Connect Neighbors
Build Community Partnerships
Create Volunteer Opportunities
Support Corporate Wellness Programs

Community cheering for their friends and families

I came to Akron knowing no one. I found a community that feels like home

New Akron resident & marathon participant

Movement has a way of bringing people together.

Marathon Volunteer & Participant

Some traditions are measured in miles. Ours is measured in generations

Three-generation Relay participant