Akron Bicentennial Wellness Challenge
Suggested FREE Activities
for the month of March

Akron Marathon Self-Guided Strength Training Videos in partnership with Summa Health
- Video 3: 3 times a week March 1 through 15
- Video 4: 3 times a week March 16 through 29
- Video 5: 3 times a week March 30 through April 12
Akron Marathon Running Group Partners
- Plan your weekend long runs/walks with area running groups. View list at meet-up dates and times here.
- March 29: Pop Up Group Run with the Akron Marathon! 2.5 and 4.5 mile options. All are welcome – individuals and Run Clubs! Run/walk @ 10:00 am @ House Three Thirty. Starbucks will be open for post-race coffee at House 330 with additional festivities beginning at 11:00 am in honor of 330 Day.
Akron’s Contemporary Arts District
- Self-guided walking tour of murals, digital art, and art-filled store windows in downtown Akron sponsored by Curated Storefront. Start at the parking lot across from Luigi’s and walk to Lock 3. See interactive map here.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- March 22: Family Friendly Night Hike – 1.5 Miles @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- March 13: Explore the park by the light of the moon on or near the night of full moon. A 1.5- to 2- mile ranger-led hike @ 7:00 pm-8:30pm
- March 8: Family Friendly Night Hike – 1.5 Miles @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition
- March 15: Canal Cleanup 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Towpath Trail at Summit Lake
Summit Metro Parks
Akron Soul Train
- March 22: Historic Art Walk @ 1-3pm
Let’s Stay Healthy Wellness Walk and Nutrition Health and Fitness Expo
- March 22: Wellness Walk @ 12 pm @ Spaghetti Warehouse with Expo @ Downtown Akron Main Library until 4 pm