We were hoping we’d be able to avoid this news, but we regret to announce that we have decided to cancel the Rock the Run form MDA for 2020. At this point we have not been able to secure the release from the Summit County Health Department to hold our event, nor can they tell us when we may get the release. A county fair that draws thousands of people over five days is somehow Ok, but a two hour event that draws just over a hundred runners isn’t. It makes no sense to us but we can’t delay a decision any longer.
We normally start in December with the planning and preparation, arranging the sponsorships and the multitude of other parts of hosting the race. With that in mind, we’ve decided that we just do not have the time remaining to put together the caliber of event that we have strived to provide for our runners.
We hope everyone understands our position and we are sorry we’ve had to cancel the event. Maybe 2021 will work out better!
We normally start in December with the planning and preparation, arranging the sponsorships and the multitude of other parts of hosting the race. With that in mind, we’ve decided that we just do not have the time remaining to put together the caliber of event that we have strived to provide for our runners.
We hope everyone understands our position and we are sorry we’ve had to cancel the event. Maybe 2021 will work out better!

Come out and join us in 2021 for the
6th Annual Rock the Run for Muscular Dystrophy
5K Run and 1 Mile Walk.
T-shirts and medals included
while supplies last! Reserve yours today!!!
The event is tentatively planned for
Saturday, June 19, 2021
at the Tri-County Plaza in Lakemore, OH
See our Race Details page for more information
6th Annual Rock the Run for Muscular Dystrophy
5K Run and 1 Mile Walk.
T-shirts and medals included
while supplies last! Reserve yours today!!!
The event is tentatively planned for
Saturday, June 19, 2021
at the Tri-County Plaza in Lakemore, OH
See our Race Details page for more information
Yes, you can join us from anywhere with our Virtual Event
Life doesn't fit our June 19th date?
Can't make it to Akron that day? Run from anywhere, anytime! Check out our Virtual Event page and join us from wherever you are! |
Want to be a part? We are looking for sponsors to partner with!
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We are now actively looking for companies that would like to join us in putting on our 2021 event. We've got several ways to promote your company, and your donation will associate your organization with a great cause! Contact us for more details. |
And one more thanks to our 2019 sponsors below.