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Akron Marathon

Sep 27, 2008

5.0

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Where

Akron, OH, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

September 27 2008

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

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Phone Number

877.375.2786

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Reviews

4.5

Based on 309 Reviews from other runners - tap or click to see all!

By: Katherine B.

Posted: October 14, 2019

Nice Race!

This race can be challenging. Scheduled for the end of September, it is likely to have higher temperatures and humidity. In 2019, we were lucky it was mostly overcast because the temps and humidity were pretty uncomfortable for a long run. Add to that the hills, and you have a recipe for cramps. I experienced them myself, and witnessed a lot of runners who appeared to be in good shape struggling to finish as well. That said, the race is well organized, with excellent support/volunteers. The cause is also superb ... benefiting the Children's Hospital, there are kid heroes at many of the support stations, and you run though the hospital campus just before the finish line. All in all, a really nice race ... which I imagine is pretty great when the weather cooperates!

4.0

By: James H.

Posted: October 02, 2019

Great run

This was great run. The course had some hills but given the terrain, I think they did well. Most of the hills were on the first half. Very scenic run through downtown and along the river. Route was not marked very well in a few areas along the river. I had thought I ran off course for a minute. Spectators were awesome, people along the entire course. Hydration stops were plentiful. Gu packs along the course were good as well. Expo was smaller than expected but still had everything you would see at a larger one Starting area was well organized. Volunteers were great. Shuttle to the start line was easy to follow. Post run party was great, could have gotten more food though. This ended in a baseball stadium. It was cool to be on the field.

5.0

By: Erin Rock

Posted: October 03, 2018

Loved it even more than Boston!

I have run hundreds of running races and triathlons over the years. This was my favorite of all. Having never been to Akron, I didn't expect much. However, I was blown away. This was the most organized, high-energy, smooth-sailing race ever. Even though it's a smaller city, it has a big city vibe and the people go nuts for it. Everyone was extremely nice and welcoming, and the spectators were plentiful. The start had all the fanfare of Boston in the form of loud music, lights and crowds. The course was perfect- just enough hills to keep it from being boring. The blue line runs throughout the course, so it is impossible to miss a turn (not that you would with 9000 runners and about the same number of volunteers, haha!) The best part was seeing the hero zones- kids from the hospital decked out as superheroes and high-fiving the runners! For those of you looking to PR, this course certainly has potential. I missed my 1:31 PR for the half by one minute, even though I was six days earlier in the med tent at a half Ironman. Anyway, Akron is a beautiful city (tons of parks, water and green space) and this commitment-phobe already has it on the calendar for next year.Highly recommend! A++++ race!

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As part of the events surrounding this year's Road Runner Akron Marathon, race organizers presented running legend Kathrine Switzer with the inaugural Ambassador Award. The award will be given annually to individuals that demonstrate superior service and dedication to the sport of running.

Oct 02, 2008

Michigan woman beats age in Akron Marathon win

Sarah Plaxton, 40 of Highland, Michigan, took the women’s lead early and held it for the entire length of the 26.2 mile race, winning in 2 hours 57 minutes and 56 seconds.Oxana Khokhlova of Cincinnati was second in 2 hours 59 minutes and 17 seconds. The men's winner was Birhanu Wukaw Zeleke, a native of Ethiopia who lives in Washington, D.C. Wukaw pulled ahead of last year’s winner, Joshua Koros of Byron Center, Michigan, 14 miles into the race to win in 2 hours 23 minutes an 13 seconds. Koros was second in 2 hours 26 minutes and 29 seconds.

Boston Herald

Sep 29, 2008

Akron marathon kicks off in Iraq

The Akron Marathon will be held this weekend with nearly 10,000 particpants expected. For Sergeant Carl Berg, a graduate of the local Stow-Munroe Falls high school, the race is over. He is stationed in Iraq and completed the marathon as a Shadow Akron Marathon on September 14th complete with banners, t-shirts, and finishers medals.

Akron Beacon Journal

Sep 25, 2008

Team is expecting to have fine race

The Road Runner Akron Marathon allows for relay teams to compete in the marathon race. For the first time in race history, five pregnant women have teamed up to complete the 26.2 mile race. Kimberly Bucey, Laura Pizmoht, Kerry Pachla, Vicki Barone and Monica Nowac are all expecting and expecting to finish the race in under 4 hours.

Akron Beacon Journal

Sep 22, 2008