PRESS RELEASES

Akron, OH (May 19, 2021) — The Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health is thrilled to announce its Blue Line Striders training series in partnership with SummaCare, giving its running community a sneak peek into the new FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half...

Akron, OH (May 4, 2021) — The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation has announced Traci Buckner and Doug Grassian have been elected to its 11-member Board of Directors. Buckner is the executive director of the Akron Children’s Museum and provides leadership in...

Akron, OH (April 8, 2021) — As part of its 2021 return to racing plan, the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation staff and Board of Directors have announced this year’s FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay will feature a return to a Downtown...

Akron, OH (March 11, 2021) — The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation staff and Board of Directors are thrilled to announce applications have opened for its Blue Line Charity Partner Program and its Blue Line Runnership Program. Part of the mission of the Akron...

Akron, OH (Jan. 12, 2021) — The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation staff and Board of Directors are thrilled to announce Summa Health as its presenting sponsor of the Akron Marathon Race Series through 2023. With Summa Health’s mission to provide the highest...

UPDATED AUGUST 26, 2021  On behalf of the Akron Marathon Board of Directors and staff, we wanted to share our gratitude for your continued support as we navigate racing together during the pandemic.   After two successful events in the Akron Marathon Race Series...

Akron, OH (June 16, 2020) — The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation’s Board of Directors and staff have announced the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay, and related race weekend events, including the Health & Fitness Expo and the Kids Fun...

Akron, OH (April 23, 2020) — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and consistent with the City of Akron’s restriction of City-sponsored events of more than 250 people through Sept. 7, the first two races of the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series, the...

Akron, OH (February 11, 2020) — The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation staff and Board of Directors have named seasoned runner Verrelle L. Wyatt their new race director, succeeding Brian Polen in the role. With a passion for running and a love of the Akron Marathon...

Akron, OH (Nov. 18, 2019) — It was a year of firsts for the Akron Marathon: first year as the first sensory inclusive marathon in the world, first year with a new start line at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, the first year featuring the new course—and now the first...