Thursday, September 25, 2008
Akron Roundtable Luncheon
11:00 am Tangier Restaurant, 532 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44303
• Presentation featuring Emmy Award Winning Broadcaster Kathrine Switzer, first women to run the Boston Marathon
Road Runner Akron Marathon Press Conference
1:30 pm Tangier Restaurant, 532 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44303
• Highlighting 8K athletes
Women's 8K Athlete Dinner Party
6:00 pm
Friday, September 26, 2008
The Univeristy of Akron Health & Fitness Expo
11:00 am to 9:00 pm John S. Knight Center 77 East Mill Street, Akron, Ohio 44308
• Featuring over 100 vendor booths
Mayor's Reception
6:00 pm Akron Art Museum, 1 South High Street, Akron, Ohio 44308
• VIP Party and kick-off to race weekend festivities
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