The Hale Harvest 5K Run has returned to Hale Farm & Village! The annual Harvest Festival Weekend is a cherished fall tradition for Northeast Ohio families and schoolchildren. Come celebrate the season’s bounty surrounded by the sights, sounds, and flavors of autumn at Hale Farm & Village. Experience how food was prepared and preserved for winter, press apple cider with antique farm equipment, grind and shell corn, make and sample apple butter, and enjoy fresh, old-fashioned popcorn. Hale Farm & Village will celebrate the Harvest on October 5-6 and 10-11 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The barnyards come to life with harvest activities and animals, including chickens, oxen, and sheep. Guests can enjoy pumpkin painting, wagon rides through the scenic grounds, a giant hay pile for kids to explore, and plenty of seasonal tastes and samples. This festive weekend, filled with fall fun for all ages, happens rain or shine. Admission includes all festival activities plus Hale Farm’s traditional craft
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 10.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Akron, OH.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
