Another great year is planned for the Road Runner Akron Marathon. The course will follow the same path as last year, beginning in Downtown Akron, Ohio in front of Morley Heath Center and finishing in Canal Park Stadium.

Course Support

The couse is fully supported with:

• 20 Fluid Stations
• 6 GU Energy Gel stations
• More than 20 entertainment spots
• More than 175 portable restrooms
• 14 First-Aid Stations
• Clocks at every mile and split
• Mile Markers and 5-K Kilometer Markers
• Fans cheering you on along the way
• 2,000 Volunteers

Course Surface

The majority of this scenic and rolling course is run on concrete and paved asphalt with a four mile strectch on the Towpath trail, which is a crushed limestone surface.  Click this link to view our Course Video.