Bee a Friend 2026

Bee a Friend is a kid-centered 5K, festival, and parade held at 6000 Kirk Road in Austintown, Ohio. Registration opens in the morning, with the run beginning at 9 AM. The day focuses on kindness, inclusion, and friendship, creating a family community atmosphere rather than solely a race. The 5K course details are not provided. However, the event includes a Best Friends Parade starting at noon, where groups can decorate as favorite friends or friendly duos. Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory. The event also features sensory-friendly activities, first responder vehicles, raffles, prizes for costumes and decorations, a market with vendors supporting the autism community, and an indoor pavilion for quiet breaks. Sponsorships benefit the Logan’s Landing Project, which aims to improve accessibility in play and travel for all families.