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ENCOURAGING THE NEXT GENERATION: AKRON MARATHON RACE SERIES OFFERS SAVINGS FOR RUNNERS 24 & UNDER
AKRON, O.H. (Feb. 4, 2025) – The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation is excited to announce that young adults aged 24 and under will continue to enjoy introductory pricing across all race events through the registration period, even as general registration prices...
AKRON MARATHON AND AKRON BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION LAUNCH WELLNESS CHALLENGE TO CELEBRATE AKRON’S 200TH ANNIVERSARY
AKRON, O.H. (Jan. 2, 2025) — The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation and the Akron Bicentennial Commission are proud to announce the launch of the Akron Bicentennial Wellness Challenge, a collaborative initiative to celebrate Akron’s 200th anniversary through a...
AKRON MARATHON HIGHLIGHTS SUCCESS OF 2024 RACE SERIES AND ANNOUNCES SUMMA HEALTH’S RETURN AS PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR AN EXCITING 2025
AKRON, O.H. (Dec. 12, 2024) — The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation celebrates the remarkable success of its 10th annual Race Series presented by Summa Health, which inspired thousands of runners, walkers, and supporters to embrace health and wellness while making...
AKRON MARATHON’S CORPORATE CHALLENGE CELEBRATES 2024 WINNERS: HONORING TEAM SPIRIT, CORPORATE WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY IMPACT
AKRON, O.H. (Nov. 19, 2024) — The Akron Marathon Charitable Corp. is honored to announce the outstanding success of its Corporate Challenge Program for 2024, proudly sponsored by the County of Summit. The Corporate Challenge continues to serve as a dynamic platform...
WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN THE 22ND ANNUAL FIRSTENERGY AKRON MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & TEAM RELAY
AKRON, O.H. (Sept. 28, 2024) — Akron was lively today as nearly 8,000 athletes and 100,000 spectators gathered for the marquee event of the 2024 Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health. The FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay...
FIRSTENERGY RENEWS COMMITMENT AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE AKRON MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & TEAM RELAY THROUGH 2027
AKRON, O.H. (Sept. 26, 2024) – The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with FirstEnergy Corp. as the presenting sponsor of the Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay through 2027. This continued...
22ND ANNUAL FIRSTENERGY AKRON MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & TEAM RELAY SET FOR SEPT. 27-28, 2024
AKRON, O.H. (Aug. 29, 2024) – The FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay is excited to welcome participants to its 22nd annual event on Sept. 27-28, 2024. This year promises to be unforgettable, with new features and cherished traditions designed...
AKRON MARATHON CHARITABLE CORPORATION ANNOUNCES BRET TREIER AS 2024 AMBASSADOR AWARD RECIPIENT
AKRON, O.H. (Aug. 27, 2024) – The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation is proud to announce that Bret Treier, a long-time volunteer, original course designer, and Board Emeritus, has been named the 2024 Ambassador Award Recipient. Treier will be honored at the Akron...
The Mandel Family Donates Major Gift to Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation’s Kids Fun Run
AKRON, O.H. (Aug. 13, 2024) – The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation is proud to announce a transformative donation from philanthropists Thom and Lisa Mandel to support its annual Kids Fun Run. In recognition of their generous support, the event will now be named...
WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN THE 10TH ANNUAL GOODYEAR HALF MARATHON & 10K
AKRON, OH (Aug. 10, 2024) — Nearly 2,300 athletes came together at Goodyear’s Akron Proving Grounds Test Track for the second event in the 10th annual Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health on Sat., Aug. 10, 2024, beginning at 6:30 a.m. The Goodyear Half...
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