PRESS RELEASES

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...

Thirsty Dog beer offering part of exclusive collaboration with Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation AKRON, Ohio (June 10, 2015) – As part of its affiliation with the Akron Marathon Rubber City Race Series, Thirsty Dog Brewing Company has announced the...

Akron Marathon to host six group runs during Spree AKRON, Ohio (April 28, 2015) – Runners participating in the three-part Akron Marathon Rubber City Race Series have a new training partner: Summit Metro Parks. The park district, with support from race...

Akron Marathon continues to support local organizations’ fundraising efforts AKRON, Ohio (March 18, 2015) – With the countdown on and only 100 days left before the launch of the inaugural Akron Marathon Rubber City Race Series, the Akron Marathon...

Half Marathon and 10k to feature a lap around Goodyear’s test track AKRON, Ohio (Feb. 4, 2015) – The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation announced today that The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will serve as the presenting sponsor for the Half...

Race is one of only 16 events in the country to earn gold distinction EUGENE, Ore. (Nov. 25, 2014) — The Akron Marathon is one of 16 events across the country to earn Gold Level Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport, making it the first ever...

Additional race dates will coincide with training schedule for September event AKRON, Ohio (Nov. 21, 2014) – The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation officially opened registration for the 2015 Rubber City Race Series, a new running series developed to...

Additional race dates will coincide with training schedule for September event AKRON, Ohio (Sept. 26, 2014) – The Akron Marathon announced today the creation of the Rubber City Race Series beginning in 2015. The series will feature two additional event...