Saturday September 27th, 2008
Akron, Ohio

6th Annual

General Information

Location: Downtown Akron, OH  44308
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008
Time: 7:00am
Course Open: 6-hours (until 1:00pm)
Marathon: 26.2 miles
Half Marathon: 13.1 miles
2-Person Relay: 26.2 miles split among 2 runners (15.5 miles and 10.7 miles)
5-Person Relay: 26.2 miles split among 5 runners (10K, 5K, 10K, 5K, 12.2K)
Future Race Dates: Saturday, September 26, 2009
Course Certification: Code #OH 04001 MW
Sanction #: 2219

 
Entry Requirements
• All marathon participants must be at least 16 years of age on the day of the race to enter.
• Chase Team Relay participants must be at least 15 years of age on the day of race.
• Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the Entry Form in order to run in the race.



Historical Akron, Ohio Weather for September 27th: 

  Low High
2007  53°  69°
2006  55°  73°
2005  48°  71°
2004  46°  75°
2003  50°  68°

About Us
The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation is an Ohio non-profit corporation that has been granted tax-exempt status under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its mission is to generate net revenue from the conduct of the annual marathon and related events as well as to promote health and fitness.


Our Mission
Provide a world-class marathon that:
• Galvanizes the community
• Promotes health and fitness
• Brings national attention to the region
• Benefits both local and national charities


Supporting Running Stores

Second Sole
www.secondsoleohio.com
1466 N Portage Path Akron, OH 44313
(330) 835-9404

Ritchies Sporting Goods
137 South Ave.
Tallmadge, Ohio 44278
(330) 633-5667
www.ritchiessports.com


Vertical Runner
134 North Main St.
Hudson, Ohio 44236
(330) 656-1176
www.verticalrunner.com

Fleet Feet Sports Northfield
153 E. Aurora Rd. 
Northfield Ctr., OH 44067
tel/ 330.908.3234
fax/ 330.908.1033
www.fleetfeetnorthfield.com

New Balance Shop
2767 W Market St
Fairlawn, OH 44333-4235
(330) 835-3401