The City of Green’s remaining 5K races and fun walks are attracting participants from around the region

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In addition to awards and swag provided by each race, participants who complete at least four of the eight races in the series will receive a Green Great 8 Race Series hoodie.

By Mimi Vanderhaven

Five races remain in this year’s City of Green Great Eight Race Series, a collaboration between eight races that benefit local nonprofits. Since 2020, the series has raised more than $300,000 for local organizations. In addition to awards and swag provided by each race, participants who complete at least four of the eight races in the series will receive a Green Great 8 Race Series hoodie.

One of the most popular races is the Acorn Run. Here are the details:

Acorn Run

The Oak Clinic
Sunday, September 8
5K Run/Walk/1-mile Run/Walk
Summa Health Center/Green
3838 Massillon Road, Uniontown

  • 7 a.m. - Pre-race registration
  • 8 a.m. - Acorn Run 5K begins
  • 8:10 a.m. - Team Triumph 1-mile begins

The Acorn Run 5K begins at 8 a.m. and travels down a beautiful suburban area to Green High School, circles the school, and returns to The Oak Clinic. The 1-mile walk begins at 8:10 a.m. and travels around the Summa Health Facility. Both courses are flat, paved, and monitored by health professionals. A full 100% of all registration and sponsorship dollars will benefit the patients at The Oak Clinic who are cared for regardless of their ability to pay. All racers will receive gift bags. T-shirts and race bibs can be picked up at the Oak Clinic on Thursday, September 5, or Friday, September 6, between 8:30 and 4:30, and at 7 a.m. on race day.

Other upcoming races are:

CAK5K on the Runway

Akron Canton Airport
Sunday, October 6
5K
5400 Lauby Rd. NW, North Canton

Bulldog Dash

Green Local Schools Greenwood and Primary Schools
Sunday, October 6
5K/1-mile Fun Run-Walk/200m Youth Run
Green Memorial Stadium, 1737 Steese Road

HalloWin Race

Rayl Charitable Organization
Saturday, October 19
5K/1-mile Fun Run-Walk
Boettler Park, 5300 Massillon Road, North Canton

Turkey Trot

Green Professionals Association
Thursday, November 28
5K/1-mile Fun Run-Walk
Green Memorial Stadium, 1737 Steese Road

For more info about the Green Great 8 Race Series and links to each race in the series, visit CityOfGreen.org/Great8.

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