Sat, Aug 15, 2026

RoadRokr 5K

Akron, OH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

About the RoadRokr 5K

The course winds through Highland Square, a neighborhood with some character to it and, fair warning, a couple of hills along the way. Miller South students play music at points on the route, so there is something to listen to while you work. The race is tied to a school, and that gives the morning a specific kind of energy.

The finish brings you back to the heart of Highland Square, and awards follow shortly after. The whole event is designed to roll into the PorchRokr Arts and Music Festival happening in the same neighborhood later that day, so there is reason to stick around.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2025 results

479finishers

15:11winner

32:11median

1:10:12cutoff

Top 3: Aiman Scullion (15:11) · Dylan Garritano (15:45) · Hunter Heaton (16:07)

The RoadRokr 5K has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K8/15/2026 08:00$35

5K8/15/2026 08:00$25

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Common Questions About the RoadRokr 5K

Will I finish last at the RoadRokr 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 32:11, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:10:12, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the RoadRokr 5K a good first 5K?

A field of 479 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the RoadRokr 5K?

The 5K winner ran 15:11 while the median finisher took 32:11. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.