About This Race

KJ's 5K for Mental Health and Animal Rescue is a 5K run/walk at Portage Lakes State Park in Akron, Ohio. The event supports suicide prevention and education in Summit County and helps care for homeless animals. A virtual option lets participants complete the distance anywhere, and proceeds benefit Portage Path Behavioral Health and select animal charities.

Course & Race Day Details

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10th Annual KJ's 5k Run/Walk for Mental Health and Animal Rescue, Virtual 5k: T-Shirt

Awards

Overall Top 3 Men, Top 3 Women and Top 3 Youth

Charity Beneficiary

Portage Path Behavioral Health and select animal charities

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Begins at 8:00am.

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10th Annual KJ's 5k Run/Walk for Mental Health and Animal Rescue 5K
$25.00
Increases Aug 30
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Virtual 5k 5K
$30.00
Increases Oct 03
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