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Men’s marathon has repeat winner for the first time ever AKRON, Ohio (Sept. 26, 2015) – A new course and ideal weather conditions led to a banner morning for the Akron Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay presented by Time Warner Cable. The day was...

Race series to bear name of prominent Akron institution AKRON, Ohio (Sept. 24, 2015) – On the eve of its 13th race, the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation announced today at its annual VIP event that it has agreed to a five-year partnership with Akron...

Groups and individuals are encouraged to donate their time and talents AKRON, Ohio (Sept. 18, 2015) – The 13th running of the Akron Marathon presented by Time Warner Cable is just a little over a week away, and volunteers are still needed for the event in...

Two-time Olympic medalist will be honored at Sept. 24 VIP event AKRON, Ohio (Sept. 15, 2015) – The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation hasannounced that Frank Shorter is the recipient of the 2015 Akron Marathon Ambassador Award presented by Westfield...

Changes further enhance world-class runner experience AKRON, Ohio (Sept. 10, 2015) – As the Sept. 26 date for the 13th running of the Akron Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay rapidly approaches, there are several changes to be aware of leading up to...

Participants from 32 states took to the streets of Akron for the second leg of the Akron Marathon Rubber City Race Series AKRON, Ohio (August 15, 2015) – The second leg of the Akron Marathon Rubber City Race Series saw 3,000 participants take to the...

Goodyear Half Marathon also filling up fast AKRON, Ohio (July 21, 2015) – Due to overwhelming demand, the Akron Marathon Rubber City Race Series is opening 200 additional spots for the August 15 running of the Goodyear 10k. The 10k originally sold out two...

Half Marathon still open to participants for unique race AKRON, Ohio (July 9, 2015) – After a successful first race of the 2015 Akron Marathon Rubber City Race Series on June 27, the second event in the three-part series is nearing its capacity. The 10k...

Runners come out the running event regardless of rainy weather AKRON, Ohio (June 27, 2015) – Rainy conditions didn’t scare away runners from the first race of the 2015 Akron Marathon Rubber City Race Series. A total of 2,673 runners competed in either the...

Four-time Boston Marathon winner will be in Akron next weekend AKRON, Ohio (June 18, 2015) – Bill Rodgers, a four-time winner of the Boston and New York City marathons, will be on hand to help celebrate the start of the inaugural Akron Marathon Rubber City...