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Thanks to Anna Bean Coffee Company for Providing Free Coffee for the Barber Classic!

Located at 361 4th Street NW, Anna Bean is housed in the first commmercial building constructed by O. C. Barber. Visit Anna Bean to learn more about its amazing historical story!

The building has been renovated and is gorgeous, but still reminds of its unique place in Barberton's history. Today's visitor to 3R Sales and Service knows it is 2025 by its amazing display of wash equipment. Specializing in custom mobile wash equipment, 3R's staff is extremely experienced and knowledgeable. They provide customized and ready-made hot and cold water pressure washers, parts and accessories. But hit is just a partial list. Visit their web-site to learn more!

The building now occupied by 3R Sales and Service at 27 4th St NW in downtown Barberton was built in two stages beginning in 1894 by O. C. Barber. It was originally known as the North Machine Shop, part of the Diamond Match Company. The building was originally used to construct the machines used to manufacture matches. The property is now part of the Diamond Match Historic District.

The Diamond Match Party Center is housed in a building constructed by O. C. Barber in the 1890's to house support operations - warehousing and offices in particular - for his match-building business.

Today, The Diamond Match Party Center uses the spacious historical site to provide meticulously planned, graciously hosted accommodations to support celebrations of all varieties.

Start of the Fun Run on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Start of 5k race.

Matt McConnell, overall winner of 5k at 16 minutes and 3 seconds, receives cash award.

From left to right: Alysia Rogers (19 minutes, 0 seconds), 2nd place overall and first place women; Ashlee Eskelsen (19 minutes and 6 seconds), 3rd place overall; and Blossom Heindel (19 minutes and 54 seconds), 4th place overall! They receive their cash awards from Matt Shaughnessy, current president of Barberton Kiwanis Club.

Spencer Hutchison (bib # 226) 2nd in men's 21-30 age group and Scottie Siese (bib # 252) 3rd in same group, wearing 5k medals they won.

Inside the Piggery for the awards ceremony...

Some of the 5k runners...

5K Race Results

Results of 5K Race

Lots of Activity at the Registration Table

Dwayne Dixon setting up his sophisticated DJ equipment

Inside the PIGGERY - Volunteers Wore Vests

How Many of Us Can Travel on a SegWay While Holding a Cup of Coffee?

A Police Motorcycle Escort to Lead the Racers and a Police Bicycle to Follow the Last Runner!

An EMS Vehicle from the Fire Department Was on Standby

There Were Some Very Talented Athletes in the 5K!

Some More of the 5K Runners!

More of the 5K Runners!

The view from the start line looking down the race path (down Robinson).

Can you imagine how good it must feel to cross the finish line?