Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5K

The Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5k serves to honor our United States veterans for their service, as well as to commemorate the completion of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail within Summit County. This event raises funds for the continued development and enhancement of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Connector Trails, and National Heritage Area.
The Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5K is proud to be a part of the Akron Promise Neighborhood Race Series.
Event Details
Race date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Race start: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Summit Lake, Akron
Registration: $40/participant through November 5. Discounted $30/veteran including pin during ceremony. Add on a moisture-wicking T-shirt during registration! (Design on website)
Parking is available at the Summit Lake Community Center, Reach Opportunity Center and Summit Lake NorthShore Park.
The 2026 Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5K is supported by title sponsor Apex Skin and sponsors Arcadis, Central Graphics, Chemstress, GCXC Race Timing, GPD Group, H.M. Miller Construction, Meaden & Moore, Missing Falls Brewery, ProVia, Veterans Service Commission of Summit County, and Vorys.