PRESS RELEASES

AKRON, OH (June 4, 2025) – The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation is proud to announce that Olympic gold medalist and Akron native Butch Reynolds has been selected as the 2025 Ambassador Award recipient. This prestigious honor will be presented during the 23rd...

AKRON, OH (April 30, 2025) – The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation, organizers of the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay, proudly unveil a reimagined course for the 23rd annual event, set for Saturday, September 27. With just 150 days to...

AKRON MARATHON CHARITABLE CORPORATION AND FIRSTENERGY LEAD THE CHARGE IN SUSTAINABILITY WITH REUSABLE HYDRAPAK SPEEDCUPS™ AKRON, O.H. (April 22, 2025) — In celebration of Earth Day, the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation, in conjunction with FirstEnergy, is proud...

AKRON-CANTON REGIONAL FOODBANK NAMED AS OFFICIAL CHARITY AKRON, O.H. (March 19, 2025) — The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation, organizers of the Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health, proudly welcomes back National Interstate Insurance Company...

AKRON, O.H. (Feb. 4, 2025) – The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation is excited to announce that young adults aged 24 and under will continue to enjoy introductory pricing across all race events through the registration period, even as general registration prices...

AKRON, O.H. (Jan. 2, 2025) — The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation and the Akron Bicentennial Commission are proud to announce the launch of the Akron Bicentennial Wellness Challenge, a collaborative initiative to celebrate Akron’s 200th anniversary through a...

AKRON, O.H. (Dec. 12, 2024) — The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation celebrates the remarkable success of its 10th annual Race Series presented by Summa Health, which inspired thousands of runners, walkers, and supporters to embrace health and wellness while making...

AKRON, O.H. (Nov. 19, 2024) — The Akron Marathon Charitable Corp. is honored to announce the outstanding success of its Corporate Challenge Program for 2024, proudly sponsored by the County of Summit. The Corporate Challenge continues to serve as a dynamic platform...

AKRON, O.H. (Sept. 28, 2024) — Akron was lively today as nearly 8,000 athletes and 100,000 spectators gathered for the marquee event of the 2024 Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health. The FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay...

AKRON, O.H. (Sept. 26, 2024) – The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with FirstEnergy Corp. as the presenting sponsor of the Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay through 2027. This continued...