2026 Four Leaf Clover Run

FINAL RUNNER INSTRUCTIONS

RACE DATE: Saturday, September 12th

START TIME: 10:00am SHARP

PACKET PICKUP: Two opportunities. You may pick up for yourself, family, and friends.

Friday, September 11th from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at the Start Line - Corner of W Market St and S Maple St. Use the address of 17 S Maple St, Akron, OH 44303 to get there. Look for the White Tent.
Saturday, September 12th from 8:00am to 9:55am before the start of the race. PLEASE TRY TO ARRIVE EARLY. Use the same address as above.
PARKING: There are numerous areas around St Vincent St Mary High School to park. We HIGHLY recommend that you look at Google Maps to plan your parking. The start line is at 17 S Maple St, Akron, OH 44303 and the finish line is at 35 N Bates St, Akron, OH 44303. 

AWARDS / RESULTS: 11:20am presentation. Results at ww.cantonruns.com as you finish. Please stick around for the Festival and Awards. We CANNOT mail your award to you.

SATURDAY SCHEDULE:

8:00am - Packet Pickup
9:45am - Pre Race Announcements / Prayer / National Anthem
10:00am - Race Start - 4 Mile Run / Walk
10:19am - Estimated First Finisher
11:00am - Family Fun Run - On the football field
11:15am - Estimated Last Walker Finish
11:15am - Finishers Festival Starts
11:20am - Awards Ceremony
12:00pm - Disco Inferno Band!
1:00pm - Raffle
1:10pm - Finishers Festival Closes
 

We invite you to the Return of the Four Leaf Clover 4-mile run and Alayna Bretsik Family Fun Run to benefit cancer patients of all ages right here in Northeast Ohio on Saturday, September 12th at 10:00am.

This is the must do short distance run in the Akron area for 2026! Of course, you can walk it too! This challenging, fun four-mile course will travel through some of the famous brick road West Hill neighborhoods of Akron, including historic Glendale Cemetery. The run will finish on the 50-yard line of John Cistone Field at the VanDevere Automotive Family Station on the campus of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. Yes, the same field that LeBron played on! Included in all the fun is the finisher’s party. The Four Leaf Clover Run Finisher’s Festival is complete with live music featuring Disco Inferno, refreshments, and an onsite BBQ. There is also an awards ceremony for overall and age group winners and recognition of fundraising champions and cancer fighters. Most importantly, your entry fee is not just another race fee; think of it as a gift to make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.

All Runners/Walkers receive:

Commemorative Gift
Race T-shirt
Finishers Festival
Goodie Bag
BBQ Meal
One Beer Ticket (21 age or over)
Overall/Age/Group Awards.