Free Shuttle Bus Service
Optional free shuttle bus service will be provided from Downtown Akron to the following relay points: 2, 4 and 5. In addition, there will be transportation for finishing relay runners to return to the finish line at Canal Park. The shuttle bus service is not offered for Relay Point #3 (second runner) as it is a short walk to/from Downtown Akron and the race finish at Canal Park Stadium.

Runners are encouraged to meet their teammates at Canal Park to provide an enthusiastic reception for their final team member and enjoy the post-race experience party. There will be free food and drinks at the finish for all of our runners.

Feel free to arrange your own transportation to/from relay points; however, we strongly encourage use of this shuttle system, as driving and parking are extremely limited in some areas.

Shuttle Schedule to Relay Points
Load-in Location: Corner of South Main Street and West Exchange Street near Bricco Restaurant

Canal Park To Relay Point #2 133 Wilbeth Road 6:00am-7:00am
Canal Park To Relay Point #4 Sand Run Parkway & Portage Path 7:15am 8:55am
Canal Park To Relay Point #5 Revere Rd. & Sand Run Parkway 7:30am-9:45am
* 2-person team relay members will be shuttled to Relay #4.

Return Shuttle Schedule to Canal Park
Departing relay points as follows:
Relay #2 133 Wilbeth Road to Canal Park 7:45am-8:30am
Relay #4 Sand Run Parkway & Portage Path to Canal Park 8:30am-10:30am.
Relay #5 Revere Rd. & Sand Run Parkway to Canal Park 8:50am-11:00am

Walking Instructions to Relay #3 (15K Exchange Point)
There is NO shuttle to or from Relay Point # 3 as it is only a short distance (approx .8 mile) from either the Start Line or Canal Park Stadium (Finish Line). Runners should head East on Exchange Street (approximately 10-blocks) to Brown Street. Turn right and head south 2 blocks to Crouse.

SAG Bus
The SAG Bus will generally follow the last runners, picking up runners who wish to be transported to Aid Stations (and then ultimately back to Canal Park). The SAG Bus will deviate from the route at the Mustill Store/Towpath Trail and then continue on the course from the Indian Statue on Akron/Peninsula Road, ultimately ending at the finish line at Canal Park.

Runners getting on the SAG bus will be transported to the next aid station. At this point, runners can obtain medical attention or take a shuttle back to the finish line. If a relay team member drops out of the race, a medical station volunteer will alert volunteers at the next relay exchange point. The remaining team members will be able to complete the marathon relay, but the team will be officially disqualified from any prize winnings.