Run clubs in Akron
Browse 9 running clubs in Akron. Find social, road, trail, and beginner-friendly groups, see where they meet, then join your first run free with the RunClub app.
DirectoryAkron Running Club
University of Akron running club open to all experience levels, competing in races each semester. Meets Mondays and Tuesdays 5:00pm at the Clock Tower on the University of Akron campus.
DirectoryBlue Line Beginners
Beginner-friendly running group across Summit County built around a follow-the-blue-line group run. Meets Saturdays 8:00am (June-Sept) and 9:00am (Oct-May). Perfect for new runners and couch-to-5k graduates.
DirectoryCanal Rats
Early-morning Akron running crew that meets Monday to Friday around 5:30am for runs along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath. Consistent all-weather group, all paces welcome.
DirectoryGreen Y Running Club
Long-running Akron-area club based around the Green area and the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath. Meets Saturdays (8:00am winter, 7:00am summer) and Mondays 5:30pm for group runs on the Towpath. All abilities welcome.
DirectoryKenmore Running Club
Neighborhood run club for the Kenmore area of Akron. Meets Thursdays 7:00pm for a group run, all paces welcome. Facebook community group.
DirectoryLawn Wranglers Running Group
Akron running group that meets Wednesdays 6:00pm for a midweek group run, all abilities welcome. Friendly, social Facebook community.
DirectoryPortage Lakes Running Club
Friendly community running club for the Portage Lakes area of Akron, founded by Nicole Gareri-David. Meets Tuesday evenings 6:30pm around the Portage Lakes for group runs, all paces welcome.
DirectoryRunning2bWell
Nonprofit that builds community through running and walking. Akron group meets Mondays 6:30pm at Second Sole, 1466 N Portage Path. All paces welcome, running or walking, and no one runs alone.
DirectorySolely Responsible Run Club
Akron community run club meeting Tuesdays 6:00pm and Saturdays 7:00am for group runs across the city, all paces welcome. Social, supportive crew with a marathon-minded streak.
How to join a running club in Akron
Akron has a thriving running scene, with 9 clubs listed here — from beginner-friendly social runs to fast road and trail groups. Most clubs are free to join and welcome runners of every level. Pick a club above, check where and when it meets, and just turn up.
The free RunClub app makes it easy: find clubs in Akron near you, see upcoming group runs, RSVP, track your runs, and unlock deals at local cafes, gyms and running stores when you check in. Run a club yourself? Manage members, events and attendance for free.