FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

5th Annual Road Runner Akron Marathon Planning a Weekend Celebration
Events are ample for runners and spectators

AKRON, Ohio (Sept. 25, 2007) – The Road Runner Akron Marathon, which will
celebrate its fifth annual race on Saturday, Sept. 29, is planning a full
weekend of events for runners and spectators to enjoy throughout downtown
Akron.

Runners of any skill level can compete in the event by running in the full
marathon, the new half marathon, a 5-person relay or a 2-person relay.
Through the array of available events, runners are able to choose their
distances from 3.1, 6.2, 7.6, 10.7, 13.1, 15.5 or 26.2-miles.

For the second year, all runners who complete the full marathon will
receive a free pair of running shoes. This year, Brooks Sports will be
offering a number of male and female shoe styles for runners to choose
from.

For more information, visit www.akronmarathon.org.

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