Rock Me On The Water 7K - Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, May 27, 2023
This annual event is hosted by Akron Promise and highlights historic Kenmore Boulevard in Akron, Ohio! This 7k circling the Summit Lake is unique, not only in its distance, but also in that it offers both urban and natural environments to its participants.
Now in its second year, the Rock Me race also marks the second of ten races in the Akron Promise Neighborhood Race Series for 2023.
Race Day - Saturday, May 27, 2023, 8:00am
Early Packet Pick Up at Srina Tea House, Akron, Ohio: Friday, May 26, 4-7 p.m.
Course Preview - Friday, May 19, 6:00-8:00pm - Rialto Theater
Sponsorship Opportunities Available - This is a pet friendly event!
The 7K Run begins in in the historic Kenmore BoulevARTS District near the beautiful Rialto Theatre.
It heads east on Kenmore Boulevard to the south end of Summit Lake where it turns north and joins the new Towpath Trail Spur on the east shore of the lake.
From there the route circles the whole of the beautiful glacier-made lake (the only glacier lake on the Towpath in Summit County). On the way, runners will pass the brand new Summit Lake Nature Center, the Summit Community Center (where LeBron learned basketball) and the beautiful Summit Lake Baseball fields. Turning west along the north side of the lake you’ll run through a brief and beautiful area of woods in Summit Metro Parks, then turning south, head along the west side of the lake. Having circled the whole lake, you return once again to Kenmore boulevard, where you’ll have a slight up roller, leveling out, then heading into a slight downhill roller for the last seven blocks to the finish on Kenmore Boulevard, where you’ll receive your finisher medal and, while strolling musicians serenade you, enjoy organic coffee, tea and pastries courtesy of SRINA Cafe.
Saturday May 27th. Race Time, 8:00 AM
Akron Promise is working to shape a community-involved culture of education in Akron. We’re working with other stakeholders in the community to give students and families access appropriate supports, resources and opportunities to achieve upward economic mobility.
In 2017, Akron Promise began implementing direct programs for students at Kenmore-Garfield High School. It currently serves students at Innes and Garfield CLCs.
As a participant you can make a donation directly to Akron Promise or make this a fund raising event for Akron Promise.
We would like to recognize Jim Gill for his design of the race logo and Matt Miller for his design of the Akron Promise Race Series Logo.
Registration fees
7K Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Sign up for the 7K (4.35 mile) course that runs around the historic Summit Lake and highlight the Kenmore area of Akron, Ohio
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$30.00Oct 1 – Apr 29
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$35.00Apr 30 – May 27
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Virtual 7K Closed
Online registration closed-
Virtual 7K - If you sign up as a virtual participant we will provide you with the race items which include the race shirt, bib #, and medal
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$30.00Oct 1 – Apr 29
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$35.00Apr 30 – May 27
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Volunteer Closed
7K No Shirt Registration Option Closed
This is registration for the Rock Me On The Water 7K with a no shirt option
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$25.00Oct 1 - May 27
Boulevard Mile Closed
This is an approx 1 mile fun run that is an out and back course that starts and finishes across the street from the Rialto Theater and is run entirely on Kenmore Blvd.
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$15.00Oct 1 - May 27
Contact information
- Event contact
- Nena Roy
- Nena@akronpromise.org
- Phone
- 3307155598
- Website
- Visit website
