Please review the following 2024 policies carefully prior to registering: 

 

Registration FAQs

Q: Will you email a confirmation to me? 

A: Once you register online, you will receive a confirmation email immediately from Race Roster. Please provide your primary email address.  

Q: Can I register on the day of the race? 

A: No. However, if there are spots remaining at the close of registration, you may register at Packet Pick-Up. 

Q: I can't remember if I registered. Can I confirm my registration? 

A: To confirm your registration, select the event below to access Race Rosters “confirm registration” page.  

National Interstate 8k & 1 Mile 

Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k 

FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay 

Q: Can a race entry be transferred to someone else? 

A: Yes. If you would like to transfer your registration to a new participant, please click the transfer link  FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay . Once logged into your Race Roster account, click “Transfer to a New Participant” in the blue box and complete the steps as directed. If necessary, click here for detailed directions on how to transfer your registration to a new participant from Race Roster.  

Please note the NEW participant will pay a $10 transfer fee. The original participant will NOT receive a refund. The exchange of monies is between the original participant and the new participant.  

Transfers close 45 days before each race date. The deadline has passed for the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k.

Q: How do I transfer sub-events/switch events? (example: move from the full Marathon to the half) 

A: The deadline for online transfers has passed.

For the Team Relay, we will only accept transfers at the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, September 27 for $10 per change. The new participant needs to come in person.

Please note the NEW participant will pay a $10 transfer fee. The original participant will NOT receive a refund. The exchange of monies is between the original participant and the new participant.

Q: I was injured after registering for the race. Can I get a refund or defer until next year or a different event?

A: Did you purchase registration insurance? If so, use this link to file a claim with the registration insurance company. 

If not, we have a no refund or deferment policy. 

Q: Why do you ask for Sex and Gender during registration?

A: The inclusion of sex-related questions on the Akron Marathon Race Series Registration Form aligns with USA Track & Field and World Athletics, our governing bodies, which uses sex for competition and awarding prize money and awards. This ensures compliance with sporting regulations and maintains fairness in competition. Simultaneously, the question about gender identity aims to promote inclusivity within the Akron Marathon Race Series community, reflecting a commitment to recognizing and respecting diverse gender identities. While sex is a regulatory necessity for prize distribution, gender identity ensures a welcoming and representative environment for all participantsMen’s and Women’s Divisions will be classified by sex. Participants who elect to compete in the Non-Binary Division will be eligible for placement awards for 1st – 3rd.