Donut Dash For Summit WAB 5K
May 2, 2026
Come join us for our 2nd Annual Donut Dash 5k run/walk that supports the Women's Auxiliary Board ( WAB ) of Summit County Children's Services! This 5K route begins and ends at Hardesty Park in Wallhaven, West Akron. This mostly flat route will take runners and walkers through the picturesque neighborhood of Castle Park. The ending is extra sweet: get a free donut as soon as you cross the finish line !
NEW EVENT: Kids Fun Run! This untimed race will be before the 5k begins. Featured on the Akron Promise Race Series for 2026! Run or walk in style with your new race t-shirt, included with registration. Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome! Race award prizes to be announced. Registration open soon! Register by 4/13 to guarantee your T-shirt!
About the WAB
The WAB supports children and families who are receiving care from Summit County Children's Services. Some of our outreach includes providing children's pajamas, socks, hats, mittens, etc, serving in the Holiday Toy Room, financially supporting the agency's Beds for Kids Program, providing craft kits for the families to enjoy at the visitation center, providing financial support to children in agency care in the form of university/vocation financial aid, monetary graduation gifts, and funds to help with camp fees, instruments, etc. Your support in this race helps to ensure the WAB can continue providing goods and services to the families and children in Summit County Children's Services' care. Thank you for your support!
Event Location
1615 West Market Street Akron, OH 44313 US
