Nuthatch Nonsense

About the Event

The Nuthatch Nonsense (formerly Mingo Madness) takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 7:00 AM starting from the North Hawkins Area at 800 N Hawkins Ave in Akron, Ohio, USA. This 15K trail race in Sand Run Metro Park features over 1,000 feet of climb on primitive singletrack trails including Dogwood and Nuthatch (Mingo) Loops, plus an out-and-back stretch on the jogging trail, showcasing the best of the park.

Race Distance	Elevation Gain	Start Location	Finish Location	Start Time
15K Trail Run (primitive singletrack)	1,000+ feet of climb	North Hawkins Area, Sand Run Metro Park, Akron, OH	North Hawkins Area, Sand Run Metro Park, Akron, OH	07:00

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

Packet Pickup: Race day only, from 6:00 AM to 6:45 AM at the start/finish area.
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 5 at 11:59 PM ET. Absolutely no race day entries in accordance with Summit Metro Parks regulations. Register early.
Inclusions: Race t-shirt (guaranteed for registrations by May 22) and finisher medal.
Awards: Overall male and female winners, second and third place male and female, plus Masters male and female.
Leave No Trace: As good stewards of the beautiful park system, the event practices leave no trace principles.
Organizer: Fast Girls Running Company.

Route and Atmosphere:

Terrain: Primitive singletrack trails (Dogwood and Nuthatch/Mingo Loops) plus a stretch on the jogging trail where runners can open up their pace. Over 1,000 feet of climbing – love hills? You're a trail runner, so of course you do!
Scenic Highlights: Sand Run Metro Park in Akron offers beautiful wooded trails, creek views, and classic Ohio forest scenery.
Atmosphere: A challenging, hill-heavy race designed for trail runners who embrace vert. The event is low-key, community-focused, and respects the natural environment.
Spectator Experience: Friends and family can gather at the North Hawkins Area start/finish, with access to park amenities and trails for viewing.

Nuthatch Nonsense 2026 in Akron, Ohio – a 15K trail race with 1,000+ feet of climb on the primitive singletrack of Sand Run Metro Park – challenges runners with hills, rewards them with finisher medals, and practices leave no trace stewardship of this beautiful park.

Races Offered

15K

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 15K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:00

sell

$55.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Akron.

thermostat Temperature

16.1° / 26.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.5° / 25.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 47m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:53

nightlight Sunset

20:58

About Akron

Learn more about the host city, Akron.

Akron is a city of almost 200,000 people (2019) in the Northeast Ohio region in Summit County. Akron is proud of its heritage as a center of industry, and now offers visitors a wide range of recreational and cultural attractions, food experiences, and shopping.