Akron, OH (February 11, 2020) — The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation staff and Board of Directors have named seasoned runner Verrelle L. Wyatt their new race director, succeeding Brian Polen in the role. With a passion for running and a love of the Akron Marathon...
Akron, OH (Nov. 18, 2019) — It was a year of firsts for the Akron Marathon: first year as the first sensory inclusive marathon in the world, first year with a new start line at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, the first year featuring the new course—and now the first...
Akron, OH (Sept. 28, 2019) — More than 10,000 athletes and approximately 100,000 spectators gathered at the marquee event of the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series, the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay, which began with a new...
Akron, OH (Sept. 19, 2019) — The marquee event of the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series, the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay on Sat., Sept. 28, 2019, is approaching 90 percent sold out, thanks to a new running experience...
Akron, OH (Aug. 23, 2019) — Runners of the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay presented by FirstEnergy will get set on Sat., Sept. 28, 2019, and participate in the first-ever sensory inclusive marathon, thanks...
Akron, OH (Aug. 10, 2019) — More than 2,500 athletes gathered at Goodyear Global Headquarters for the second race in the 5th annual Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series, including 71-year-old Jeannie Rice of Mentor, OH, who has unofficially broken the...
