Summit Metro Parks Mother's Day 5K
Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
Time: 8:00AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT
Location: Munroe Falls Metro Park - Lake Area, 521 S River Rd, Munroe Falls, OH 44262
Description: Run, jog, or walk to celebrate Mom during this annual 5K. The stroller-friendly course travels twice around scenic Munroe Falls Lake. Race proceeds benefit the Summit Metro Parks Foundation.
Registration: Opens November 3, 2025. Prices vary by registration date. Ages 14 & under: $10. Ages 15+: $20-$35.
Packet Pickup: Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm (1828 Smith Rd., Akron). Also available race day from 7 a.m.
Rules: No wagons, bikes, scooters, rollerblades, or motorized vehicles on the course. Leashed pets allowed (8-foot max leash), but not on the course. All participants over 5 years old or participating under their own power must register.
Awards: Top male and female finishers in each age group receive engraved brick pavers. Overall top finishers receive additional awards.
Course: The course is not fully ADA-compliant, but wheelchair participants and jogging strollers are welcome. The course surface is asphalt.
