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10-YEAR CELEBRATION OF THE AKRON MARATHON RACE SERIES SET FOR JUNE 28 & 29
AKRON, O.H. (June 19, 2024) — The Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health is thrilled to kick off the 10-year celebration, welcoming participants to the National Interstate 1 Mile Friday evening on June 28, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., and the 8k on Saturday, June...
AKRON MARATHON CHARITABLE CORPORATION CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF CORPORATE CHALLENGE PROGRAM
Akron, OH (Nov. 28, 2023) — The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation is honored to announce the success of its Corporate Challenge Program, sponsored by the County of Summit. The Corporate Challenge has proven to be a catalyst for a fun and competitive environment,...
AKRON’S DYLAN GARRITANO WINS AKRON MARATHON, SWEEPING THE SERIES
Akron, OH (Sept. 30, 2023) — More than 7,000 athletes and nearly 100,000 spectators gathered for the marquee event of the Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health, the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay on Sat., Sept. 30, 2023,...
COUNTDOWN TO THE 21ST RUNNING OF THE AKRON MARATHON HAS BEGUN IN THE CITY OF AKRON
Akron, OH (Sept. 5, 2023) — Excitement is building for the 21st running of the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay, the marquee event of the Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health. Akron’s largest single-day sporting event of the...
WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN THE GOODYEAR HALF MARATHON & 10K WITH RECORD SET IN MALE HALF MARATHON MASTER’S DIVISION
Akron, OH (Aug. 12, 2023) — Nearly 2,200 athletes came together at Goodyear’s Akron Proving Grounds Test Track for the second race in the 9th annual Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health on Sat., Aug. 12, 2023, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Dylan Garritano and...
AKRON MARATHON RACE SERIES PRESENTED BY SUMMA HEALTH CONTIUNES ON AUG.12 WITH NEARLY SOLD-OUT GOODYEAR HALF MARATHON AND 10K
Akron, OH (Aug. 3, 2023) – The Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health is hosting the second event of its series, the nearly sold-out Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k, taking place on Aug. 12, 2023. The Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k was designed for...
KEIRA D’AMATO NAMED 2023 AKRON MARATHON AMBASSADOR
AKRON, Ohio (June 28, 2023) — The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation is delighted to announce Keira D'Amato as the official Ambassador for the 2023 Akron Marathon. D'Amato, who recently announced her participation as a member of USA Track & Field's Team USA at...
THE 2023 AKRON MARATHON RACE SERIES PRESENTED BY SUMMA HEALTH KICKS OFF WITH SOLD-OUT NATIONAL INTERSTATE 8K
AKRON, OH (June 24, 2023) — Dylan Garritano from Akron secured the 8k victory in the men's division of the National Interstate 8k for the second consecutive year, while Meghann Featherstun from Kent triumphed in the women's division. This event marked the beginning...
WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR THE AKRON MARATHON’S NATIONAL INTERSTATE 8K + 1 MILE
Akron, OH (June 23, 2023) — The Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health has sent a weather advisory and tips for running in the rain to its runners participating in the National Interstate 1 Mile on June 23, 2023, at 7 p.m. and its 8k on Saturday, June...
THE 2023 AKRON MARATHON RACE SERIES PRESENTED BY SUMMA HEALTH SET TO KICK OFF JUNE 23
AKRON, Ohio (June 14, 2023) — The Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health is excited to welcome runners embarking on their summer racing journeys, starting with the National Interstate Friday evening 1 Mile on June 23, 2023, at 7 p.m., followed by the 8k...
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