Friday, September 26, 2008
The University of Akron Health & Fitness Expo
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
John S. Knight Center
• Free event & open to the public
• Featuring more than 80-exhibitor booths
• Final race registration & packet pick-up
• Meet & Greet-Kathrine Switzer, first female to complete the Boston Marathon 11:30am-1:30pm
• Official race merchandise sales featuring Brooks licensed apparel
Pasta Dinner hosted by Summit Athletic Running Club
St. Bernard's Social Hall located at 44 University Avenue in Downtown Akron
• Doors open at 6:00pm, pasta buffet at 6:30 pm followed by a presentation from Dane Rauschenberg, known for running 52-marathons in 52-weeks, at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Road Runner Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Chase Team Relays
7:00 am – Start: 177 S. Broadway St. / Finish: Canal Park Stadium
Races include:
• Marathon
• Half Marathon
• Chase Team Relays (2-person & 5-person)
• Business Challenge
USA Women's 8 km Championship
7:30 am-Start: 177 S. Broadway St. / Finish: Canal Park Stadium
Post Race Awards & Entertainment
8:30 am - 2:00 pm inside Canal Park Stadium
• Open to the Public
• Real-time tracking of runners for family and friends
• Brouse Cup presentation
• Live Concert presented by Acme Fresh Market
• Finishers Victory Party presented by Michelob Ultra
Kids Fun Run
9:00 am – Start: Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurant / Finish: Lock 3
• Free event
• Open to children 14 years of age and under
• All runners receive t-shirt, medallion and goodie bag