AKRON MARATHON CHARITABLE CORPORATION
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS
2003
- Inaugural race with field of 3,775 participants
- Hosted the North American Men’s Marathon Relay Championships
- Hosted the USA Track & Field National Club Marathon Relay Championships
2004
- Hosted the North American Men’s Marathon Relay Championships
- Hosted the USA Track & Field National Club Marathon Relay Championships
2005
2006
- Ranked as one of the Fastest Growing Marathons, marathonguide.com
2007
- Celebrated 5th running with field of 8,000 participants
- Added Half Marathon to schedule of events
2008
- Selected as one of the Top 10 Newer Marathons, Runner’s World
- Hosted USA Track & Field Women’s 8 km Championship
2009
- Event participation surpassed 10,000
- 5-Person Team Relay event sold-out
2010
- Selected as a runner-up in reader’s choice category for Best Value, Runner’s World
- 2010 event generated an economic impact of over $4 million dollars to the Greater Akron area
2011
- Ranked as the largest 5-person marathon relay in the U.S., Running USA
- Selected as one of 11 races to run in 2011, Active.com
- 2011 event generated an economic impact of $5.2 million dollars and the equivalent of creating 46-jobs in the Greater Akron area
2012
- Record setting field of 15,000 runners
- Spectacular start line celebration for 10th running
- Special appearance of the Goodyear Blimp
2013
- Awarded the Summit of Sustainability Award in the Nonprofit/Community category for our greening efforts
- Fastest Marathon Time in Ohio (Getachew Asfaw – 2:15:59)
2014
- Generated an economic impact of $6.2 million dollars in the Greater Akron area
- Earned Gold Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport for event greening efforts
2015
- Added the 8k & 1 Mile and Half Marathon & 10k races
- Generated a combined economic impact of $8.2 million dollars in the Greater Akron area
2016
- Selected as one of the “50 US Road Races To Attempt In Your Lifetime” by HolidayLettings
- Collectively raised more than $425,000 for Akron Children’s Hospital through the support of sponsors and runners
2017
- Named one of the best “Mid-Sized Marathons” by findmymarathon.com
- Celebrated 15 years on the Blue Line
- Purchased permanent office in downtown Akron
2018
- Sold Out the First 2 Races in the Race Series
- Selected as a 2018 Marathon Maniacs Signature Race Series event
2019
- Sold Out the First 2 Races in the Race Series
- Became the world’s first sensory inclusive marathon, thanks to a partnership with KultureCity
- Start Line for the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay moved to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
- Selected as a runner-up in RaceRaves poll for Best Half Marathons in the U.S.
2020
- Held first virtual race dubbed the Blue Line Remix
2021
- Returned to live racing
- Return to downtown start line
- New finish line at Lock 3 on Main Street
2022
- Hosted 20th running of the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay
