PRESS RELEASES

Akron, OH (July 13, 2021) — After a successful kickoff to the Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health during the National Interstate 8k &1 Mile in June, the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation is thrilled to announce sellouts in the Goodyear Half...

Akron, OH (June 26, 2021) — Nick Stricklen from Akron and Becki Spellman from Galloway were the respective 8k winners in the men’s and women’s races at the National Interstate 8k & 1 Mile, the first race of the 2021 Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa...

Akron, OH (June 17, 2021) — For the sixth year, the Akron Marathon Race Series is excited to welcome runners beginning their summer racing journeys during the National Interstate 8k & 1 Mile on Sat., June 26, 2021, at 7:30 a.m. This year, its team is also thrilled...

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...