REGISTRATION
- Please note proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result will be required to pick up an in-person race bib at the Akron Marathon Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, September 24.
- No refunds or deferments will be offered
- We will have in-person and virtual options for all events
- We will open registration with lower caps in all events. If the state of the pandemic subsides additional spots may become available.
- If the 2021 Akron Marathon Race Series in-person event(s) are canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all participants will be automatically converted to the virtual event. There will be no refunds or deferments offered for the event- no exceptions.
Registration Pricing
| Race Date | Subevent |
VIP Tier 1/13-1/17/21 |
Early Bird Tier 1/14-1/17/21 |
General Tier 1 1/18-1/31/21 |
General Tier 2 2/1-5/31/21 |
Late Tier After June 1 |
| 6/26/2021 | 1 Mile | $20 | $20 | $25 | $25 | $30 |
| 6/26/2021 | 8k | $40 | $45 | $50 | $50 | $55 |
| 8/14/2021 | 10k | $45 | $50 | $55 | $55 | $60 |
| 8/14/2021 | Half | $65 | $75 | $80 | $85 | $90 |
| 9/25/2021 | Marathon | $90 | $100 | $105 | $110 | $115 |
| 9/25/2021 | Half | $70 | $80 | $85 | $90 | $95 |
| 9/25/2021 | Relay | $40 | $45 | $50 | $55 | $60 |
Registration FAQS
Q: I deferred my 2020 registration. How do I register for 2021 and what are my options?
A: All participants who deferred their 2020 registration will be automatically uploaded into the same in-person event for 2021. You will receive an email on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 with instructions on how to claim your registration, sign your waiver and answer additional questions. Please note your 2021 registration is not finalized until you complete the instructions in the email. If you did not receive an email, please email info@akronmarathon.org.
Participants who deferred their 2020 registration will be registered for the same event they originally registered for in 2020. If you wish to register for a different event or participate virtually, please email info@akronmarathon.org.
Q: How do I transfer to a new sub-event/switching events? (example: move from the Full to the Half Marathon)
A: If you would like to transfer your registration to another sub-event, please follow the steps below:
- For the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k the deadline has passed.
- For the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay, email info@akronmarathon.org to transfer to a new sub-event.
Q: How do I transfer my race entry to another runner?
A: If you would like to transfer your registration to a new participant, please follow the steps below:
- For the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k the deadline has passed.
- For the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay the deadline has passed.
- For the Team Relay, we will ONLY accept changes at the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, September 24th. The new runner will have to come in person to register. The transfer fee will be waived in 2021 due to our new COVID-19 protocols.