What does it mean to run for charity?

Run for charity when you participate in the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon or Team Relay and commit to raising $1,000 to help local non-profit organizations.

What non-profit organizations can I fundraise for?

2025 opportunities coming Spring 2025.

How do I start fundraising? 

When you register to run the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay, a fundraising page will be created for you. You will receive a follow up email to customize and share your fundraising page. You can also log in to Race Roster to access your fundraising page. Click here to view step-by-step instructions on how to customize your fundraising page.

Fundraiser Benefits:

Badge on fundraising page

Free medal engraving

VIP Packet Pick Up

Race entry to 2025 race of choice

Contact Katie Riley at kriley@akronmarathon.org or 330-434-2786 if you have questions or need help customizing your page.