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URL:https://www.betterkenmore.org/events/kenmore-cowbell-7k/
SUMMARY:Kenmore Cowbell 7K
DESCRIPTION:https://raceroster.com/events/2024/76942/cowbell-7kThe city of 
 Akron’s got a fever\, and the only prescription is more cowbell.OnSaturd
 ay\, June 8\, Akron Promise will host the fourth in its 11-race CitySeries
 \, the Cowbell 7k\, which will highlight historic the newly constructed Su
 mmit Lake Trail as well as Akron’s Music Row\, Kenmore Boulevard\, where
  guitar shops and percussion are plentiful. Formerly known as theRock Me o
 n the Water 7k\, the Cowbell 7k is unique not only in its distance but in 
 its combination of natural and urban experiences. The race will kick off a
 t 8 a.m. at the historic Rialto Theatre to the sound of guitars andcow bel
 ls. It will continue east on Kenmore Boulevard to the south end of Summit 
 Lake\, Summit County’s only glacier lake\, where runners will connect to
  the Towpath via the new $2.5 million Summit Lake Trail. A bridge will tak
 e them across the water past Summit Metro Parks’ new Summit Lake Nature 
 Center and Summit Lake Park. Runners will cross the Ohio &amp\; Erie Canal
  via a second bridge and head west\, then south along the north side of th
 e lake through a picturesque neighborhood. Runners will experience a sligh
 t uphill roll on Kenmore Boulevard which will level out\, then head slight
 ly downhill to finish to a bevy of Will Ferrell wannabes cheering them on 
 with more cowbell than the Blue Oyster Cult can shake a drumstick at. Thef
 inishers’ medal will include a literal cowbell: complete with ringer and
  all. Runners who finish five of the Akron Promise City Series races will 
 receive a specially designed medal by an Akron Artist. According to the ra
 ce’s organizer\, Nick Korora\, a 1996 graduate of Kenmore High School\,t
 he origins of the cowbell theme are all local.  Ellen Benn\, known to Kenm
 ore residents as “Grandma Benn\,” was known as Kenmore High School’s
  biggest cheerleader. For over 60 years\, she was a fixture at Kenmore Hig
 h School sporting events\, ringing her signature cowbell for the likes of 
 the country’s longest-serving Mayor Don Plusquellic and former New York 
 Jets players Dave and Don Buckey. Although Benn died in 2006\, Korora sees
  the race as an opportunity to keep her spirit alive.“Spectators are a h
 uge part of this race\, just as Grandma Ben was a huge part of our childho
 ods\,” Korora explained. “We offer a variety of race packages\, so whe
 ther you want to be an athlete\, Grandma Benn or Will Ferrell for the day\
 , there’s an opportunity for everyone to participate and have fun.”Pro
 ceeds from the race will provide resources\, mentorship and post-secondary
  scholarships to Akron Public School students in Kenmore and surrounding c
 ommunities. For details about the Cowbell 7k \, to register or to voluntee
 r\, visit https://raceroster.com/events/2024/76942/cowbell-7k. Discounted 
 registration is available until April 1\, 2024.About the Akron Promise Cit
 y Series Started in 2022\, the Akron Promise “City Series” aims to pro
 mote health\, exploration of our city\, growth and supportthe various part
 icipant organizations throughout Akron. Please consider participating (in 
 person\, virtually\, or as a volunteer) in as many as you can. Medals will
  be awarded to people who participate in at least five of the events.About
  Akron PromiseAkron Promise was founded in 2016 by Tom and Daralee Ghinder
 . Akron Promise facilitates success in our city\, our schools and our fami
 lies to make Akron the community of choiceto live\, work and educate our c
 hildren. We do this by helping students and families access appropriate ed
 ucational supports\, resources\, and opportunities. To donate to Akron Pro
 mise or to learn more about the organization\, visit www.akronpromise.org.
LOCATION:1000 Kenmore Blvd\, Akron\, OH 44314\, USA\, United States
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