FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A: The minimum age for the half marathon is 16 years old and the minimum age for the 10k is 12 years old.

A: The Goodyear Half Marathon and 10k will start at 6:30 am. The Start Line is located at the Goodyear World Headquarters (200 Innovation Way, Akron, Ohio 44316). The Start Line will be modified so participants are 6-feet apart in the corrals with 200 participants starting in each corral. To reduce congregation before the event, the start will be staggered to start over the course of 40 minutes.  Participants will be given arrival times 30 minutes prior to corral loading time and should not arrive at the loading corral sooner than 5-minutes prior to their load time.

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: Friday, August 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the John S. Knight Center at 77 E Mill St, Akron, OH 44308. Runners will choose a pickup time during registration in 30-minute increments. There will be NO race day pick up. Virtual participant’s packets will be mailed. 

A: You can run/walk your race between August 14, 2021-September 18, 2021.

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. Please note if you are registered for the virtual event & later decide to participate in-person you must contact info@akronmarathon.org to update your registration. You will not be able to use a virtual bib to participate in-person. 

A: Yes, all our events will be capped in effort to provide the same world-class experience for all our runners. The 10k race will be capped at 1,500 participants. The Half Marathon will be capped at 1,000 participants.

A: Yes, please email info@akronmarathon.org and we will be happy to switch your registration. There is not a fee to do so.  

If switching from in-person event to virtual, please note that to guarantee on time delivery of your premiums, this should be done by June 30, 2021. Changes can be made after June 30; however, delivery time is not guaranteed.  

If switching from virtual event to in-person, this can only happen if the caps have not been met. 

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 Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Registration for virtual events will close on May 28, 2021. Due to COVID-19, 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: No – there will be NO refunds or deferments. We incur fixed costs for each runner based on registration numbers. As a result, we are not able to allow any refunds.

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: BodyArmor and water will be provided at all fluid stations along the course.

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

A: No. Due to COVID-19, pace team services have been suspended in an effort to socially distance runners. 

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 & commemorative gift.

A: Yes, for in-person participants, please visit our Series Scoring page to learn more about these awards. Series awards will be mailed, please allow 6-8 weeks.