FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A: The minimum age for the half marathon is 14 years old and the minimum age for the 10k is 10 years old.

A: The Goodyear Half Marathon and 10k will start at 6:30 am. The Start Line is located at the Goodyear’s Proving Grounds (394 S Seiberling St, Akron, OH 44306). The Half Marathon and 10k will have a combined start. The race will start in 6 separate waves. There will be 400 participants per wave. Each wave will be walked up to the start line, held for 30 seconds, and have their own starting commands. Each participant will have a designated wave, based on pace, selected during registration. Wave number will be indicated on your race bib. There will not be a separate start for the 10k. 

A: Yes, you will receive your confirmation email shortly after registering. We also will send emails leading up to race day with additional information to help you get ready. Final instructions are sent 2-weeks prior to the race via email and are also posted on the website. When registering, please provide your primary email address. 

A: The temperature typically varies from 63°F to 78°F and is rarely below 55°F or above 86°F.

A: Packet Pickup will be held on Friday, August 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Akron 1307 E Market St, Akron, OH 44305. There will be NO race day pick up. Virtual participant’s packets will be mailed.

A: We recommend everyone to pick up their own packet however if you are unable to do so, someone can pick up for you. They will also need to verify that your registration information is correct (name, gender, age & emergency contact information). 

A: You can run/walk your race between August 13, 2022-September 17, 2022.

A: A virtual race is a race you can run at any location, at your pace, outside or on a treadmill. You will run the race distance and upload your finishing time. We suggest that all runners follow recommendations as provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help slow the spread of COVID-19. We ask that you do not use the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k course route as it is not pedestrian safe without the usual race day street closures and safety assistance with traffic. You will not be able to use a virtual bib to participate in-person. 

A: Once you register online, you will receive a confirmation email immediately from Race Roster. Please provide your primary email address.

A: No, online registration closes on Monday, August 8, 2022. Registration for virtual events will close on May 28, 2022. There will be no on-site registration at Packet Pickup. 

A: To confirm your registration for the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k, click here for the searchable “Confirm Registration” feature on Race Roster. 

A: Did you purchase registration insurance? If so, use this link to file a claim with the registration insurance company. 

If not, we have a no refund or deferment policy. 

A: Yes. The half marathon course will remain open for 4 hours meaning that the course will close on a pace of 18:18 minutes per mile. The 10k course will remain open for 2 hours meaning that the course will close on a pace of 19:19 minutes per mile. Anyone who cannot maintain the 18:18/19:19 min/mile pace must move to the sidewalk to allow vehicular traffic through. Runner services cannot be guaranteed for participants beyond the 18:18/19:19 mile pace.

A: The race is run on paved asphalt and concrete streets.

A: The course is not entirely drivable due to some restricted areas only accessible to runners on race day. 

A: Yes, runners participating in the Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health may use portable listening devices. At all times runners must be aware of their surroundings and be courteous of those around them, so if you plan to run with music, make certain that you are able to hear audible cues from race officials and those runners in your immediate area. 

A: Due to liability considerations, and out of respect for the registered participants, non-registered runners are not permitted to run or walk within the boundaries of the official course. Friends may stand adjacent to the edge of the defined course and cheer the participants on! Friends must NEVER cross the finish line or enter the finish zone.

A: The following items are not permitted on the course: skateboards, scooters, bicycles, roller blades, baby joggers, baby carriers or any other types of vehicles (other than official race vehicles). These regulations are for the participant’s safety and the safety of the other participants in the race.  

A: No. You can only win one award. There is no double dipping for awards. If a masters finished in top 3 overall, they become an overall and taken out of Masters.

A: You must be at least 40 years of age on race day.

A: Age groups: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+. All awards will be mailed, please allow 4-6 weeks. Please note virtual participants are not included in awards since virtual results are unofficial. Age group awards will be based on chip time.

A: Yes, all series finishers will receive a commemorative race series medal & medal rack.