BK5K Akron, OH
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run the cart paths of a PGA event course at Firestone Country Club, with cash prizes and age group awards for competitive 5K participants.
- Scenic
- Competitive
Scenic
CompetitiveExperience the BK5K at Akron's historic Firestone Country Club. This 5K race offers a unique opportunity to run along the cart paths of a PGA event course. Competitive runners can vie for cash prizes awarded to the top three male and female finishers, alongside age group awards. A shuttle service will transport participants from parking to the race course, ensuring a smooth start to your race day.
What to expect
- Run a unique 5K course on the cart paths of a PGA event course.
- Compete for cash prizes and age group awards.
- Enjoy convenient shuttle service from parking to the race start.
Standout details
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
102 5K finishers in 2025. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
37:52
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 21:59.
People mix
More men
About 41% women and 59% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2025, this looks like a small field: 102 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 37:52. The quicker front of the field averaged about 21:59. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2025 | 102 | 37:52 | 39:40 | 21:59 | 19:06 / 19:17 |
Last summary update: Apr 29, 2026
From the organizer
Date: Sunday June 15,2025
Race location: Firestone Country Club 440 E Warner Rd Akron OH (the 5K will run the cart path of the PGA event course) Parking location: Firestone Metro Park 2620 Harrington Rd Akron (we will be running a shuttle bus from parking to race course)
$200/$100/$50 to Top 3 Male/Female Finishers
Age Group Awards for 5K Participants
Awards