PRESS RELEASES

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...

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...

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...

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...

Akron, OH (May 4, 2023) — The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation is excited to announce the Akron Area YMCA as the new presenting sponsor for its annual Health and Fitness Expo. Both organizations share a commitment to promoting healthy and active lifestyles in the...

AKRON, Ohio (April 18, 2023) — The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation is proud to announce a collaboration with the County of Summit for their Corporate Challenge and Blue Line Runnership programs. The Corporate Challenge presented by the County of Summit is...

Akron, OH (December 6, 2022) — It was a year of celebration for the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation as the nonprofit welcomed runners for the 20th running of the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay, as part of the Akron Marathon Race...

Akron, OH (Sept. 24, 2022) — Nearly 7,000 athletes and more than 100,000 spectators gathered at the marquee event of the Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health, the 20th running of the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay, which...

Akron, OH (Sept. 15, 2022) — Excitement and preparations are building for one of Akron’s largest sporting events of the year, the 20th running and marquee event of the Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health, the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon,...

Akron, OH (Aug. 13, 2022) — More than 2,000 runners came together at Akron’s Goodyear Proving Grounds for the second race in the 8th annual Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health. At the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k, Nick Marino and Madeline Dawson...