The Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5k serves to honor our United States veterans for their service, as well as to commemorate the completion of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail within Summit County. This event raises funds for the continued development and enhancement of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, connector trails, and National Heritage Area, enjoyed by over 2.5 million runners, walkers, bicyclists and more annually!
The Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5K is proud to be a part of the Akron Promise Neighborhood Race Series.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location: Summit Lake, Akron
Race start: 9:00 a.m.
Pre-race veteran ceremony: 8:30 a.m.
Registration
- Timed & untimed general online registration: $40
- Veteran registration: $30
- Walk-up registration (after November 5): $50
All finishers receive a commemorative Finisher Medal!
Add on a 2026 Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5K
moisture-wicking shirt to your registration!
Register by October 19 to add on a shirt.
The 2026 Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5K is supported by title sponsor Apex Skin and sponsors Arcadis, Central Graphics, Chemstress, GCXC Race Timing, GPD Group, H.M. Miller Construction, Meaden & Moore, ProVia and Vorys.
If you are interested in supporting the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition year-round as a member of the organization, please click the link below to learn about membership opportunities.