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.
The Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5K is proud to be a part of the Akron Promise Neighborhood Race Series.
Event Details
Race date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Race start: 9:00 a.m.
Online Registration: $40 through 11/5
$30 for veterans - First 35 veterans FREE
Register by Monday, October 20 to be guaranteed a moisture-wicking event T-shirt! All finishers receive a unique Finisher Medal.
Veterans contact Lauren Anderson at landerson@ohioeriecanal.org or (330) 374-5657 for registration codes.
Thank you Apex Skin, our title sponsor of the 2025 Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5K, and sponsors: Anser Advisory, Arcadis, Big Red Printing, Central Graphics, Environmental Design Group, GPD Group, H.M. Miller Construction, Lucky Shoes, OHM Advisors, Missing Falls Brewery, VFW Akron, Veterans Service Commission of Summit County, and Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease.
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.