PRESS RELEASES

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Akron-based corporation serves six million customers in six states AKRON, Ohio (Oct. 27, 2015) – FirstEnergy Corp. has signed a three-year agreement with the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series to serve as the presenting sponsor of the...

Men’s and women’s champions announced in inaugural Akron Marathon Rubber City Race Series AKRON, Ohio (Oct. 13, 2015) – The points have been officially tabulated and the winners of the inaugural Akron Marathon Rubber City Race Series are in. David Petrak...

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...