10/14/2026
🏃♂️🏅 IT'S RACE WEEK! 💛🖤
The James Anderson Built on Belief 7K & 1-Mile Walk for Recovery is almost here! We can't wait to welcome everyone to Kenmore this Sunday! Here's everything you need to know! 👇
📦 EARLY PACKET PICKUP — SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
⏰ 12:00–4:00 PM
📍 The JADFA House
916 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH 44314
We encourage everyone to pick up early! You may pick up for friends or family as long as you have the names they registered under.
🏁 RACE DAY — SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
📍 The JADFA House
916 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH 44314
⏰ 7:30 AM — Packet pickup begins
🏃 9:00 AM — 7K Run & 1-Mile Walk start
🏆 10:00 AM — Awards ceremony (anticipated)
🏅 AWARDS & MEDALS
All registered participants receive a commemorative finisher medal!
7K awards include:
🏆 Top Overall Male & Female
🥇 Top 3 Male & Female in each age group:
14 & under, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70+
🎃 COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
Get into the Halloween spirit! Costumes are encouraged, and we'll be awarding a special prize for our favorite costume! 👻
🚗 PARKING
Free street parking is available throughout the neighborhood, with additional public parking:
📍 Behind 938 Kenmore Blvd
📍 Behind the Kenmore Branch Library (969 Kenmore Blvd)
Please arrive early to park and get to the starting line before 9 AM!
🗺️ COURSE & TRACKING
Check out the course map before Sunday! Volunteers and water station sponsors will be along the route to guide and cheer you on.
📱 Download the Race Penguin Tracking App to follow along on race day!
💛 Whether you're running, walking, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, THANK YOU for being part of this incredible celebration of recovery and community!
SEE YOU SUNDAY! 🏁💛🖤