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MEMORABLE 14TH ANNUAL FIRSTENERGY AKRON MARATHON CAPS OFF 2016 RACE SERIES
Day highlighted by beautiful weather, record times and significant fundraising efforts AKRON, Ohio (Sept. 24, 2016) – The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for the final leg of the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series on Saturday....
MORE THAN 2,600 RUNNERS TAKE TO THE STREETS FOR 2016 GOODYEAR HALF MARATHON & 10K
Participants from 26 states enjoy second leg of Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series AKRON, Ohio (August 13, 2016) – The second leg of the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series saw more than 2,600 participants hit the streets...
2016 GOODYEAR 10K IS SOLD OUT! SPACE IN HALF MARATHON STILL AVAILABLE
Half Marathon spots to be offered at packet pick-up Akron, Ohio (Aug. 9, 2016) - The Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series has announced that the 2016 Goodyear 10k, which features 1,500 runners, is officially sold out. The race begins at...
AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AKRON MARATHON RACE SERIES BEGINS WITH SUCCESSFUL 8K AND 1 MILE EVENT
Thousands of runners, family and friends come out to kick-off series Akron, Ohio (June 25, 2016) - The sun was shining bright and rising temperatures greeted the 2,388 runners gathered on Union Street to compete in the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron...
AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL HERO ZONES TO DEBUT AT 2016 FIRSTENERGY AKRON MARATHON
Specially designated areas to recognize patient heroes Akron, Ohio (June 10, 2016) - Training for the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series has officially begun and both the Akron Marathon and Akron Children’s Hospital are excited to...
GOODYEAR EXTENDS SPONSORSHIP OF AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AKRON MARATHON RACE SERIES
Goodyear will sponsor August race for the next three years Akron, Ohio (May 12, 2016) – The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation announced today that The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has signed a three-year agreement to be the presenting sponsor for...
MEB KEFLEZIGHI TO RECEIVE 2016 AKRON MARATHON AMBASSADOR AWARD PRESENTED BY WESTFIELD BANK
2004 Olympic silver medalist will be honored at Sept. 22 VIP event Akron, Ohio (May 3, 2016) – The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation hasannounced that Meb Keflezighi is the recipient of the 2016 Akron Marathon Ambassador Award presented by Westfield...
COMMUNITY PARTNERS COME TOGETHER TO LAUNCH THE 100 MILLION STEPS AKRON WALKING CHALLENGE
Walking Challenge Culminates with National Interstate 8k & 1 Mile Akron, Ohio (April 4, 2016) - On April 6, 2016 Summit County Public Health along with Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan, Summit County Executive Russ Pry, and the Akron Marathon will host a press...
NATIONAL INTERSTATE TO SERVE AS PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR JUNE AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AKRON MARATHON RACE SERIES EVENT
8k & 1-Mile to feature downtown loop AKRON, Ohio (March 10, 2016) – The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation announced today that National Interstate Insurance Company (“National Interstate”) has signed on to serve as the presenting sponsor for the...
AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AKRON MARATHON RACE SERIES ANNOUNCES OPENING OF REGISTRATION FOR 2016 EVENTS
Early bird pricing available opening weekend AKRON, Ohio (Dec. 17, 2015) – Ready, set, register! The Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series will open registration for the 2016 events on Friday, Jan. 8 at 12:01 a.m. The 2016 race events are...
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