When the first two races of the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series, the National Interstate 8k & 1 Mile and the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k were canceled, key members of the Akron running community rallied together to ensure those focusing on their fitness goals had an outlet to continue their race training—and the Akron Running Project was … [Read more...]
Akron Marathon cancels summer races, announces donation to Community Response Fund
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the city of Akron’s restriction of hosting 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 National Interstate 8k & 1 Mile on June 27, and the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k on Aug. 8, are cancelled. The FirstEnergy Akron … [Read more...]
Akron Marathon announces Verrelle L. Wyatt as new race director for 2020 season
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. Wyatt, an Akron resident, will be responsible for planning, organizing and staging the Akron Marathon events. He joins the Akron Marathon team from Physio Balance and Sports Performance, LLC where … [Read more...]
Sold out National Interstate 8K kicks off Akron Marathon race series
10K half marathon set for Aug. 10 Israel Merkle from Akron and Emma McCarron from Mansfield were the respective winners in the men’s and women’s races at last weekend’s sold-out National Interstate 8k & 1 Mile, the first race of the 2019 Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series. The National Interstate 8k & 1 Mile welcomed 2,087 athletes from 18 … [Read more...]
Akron Marathon, community partners issue 100 million step challenge for fitness
The Akron Marathon is asking residents to take a few steps toward fitness. Well, 100 million steps, to be exact. The 100 Million Steps Akron initiative, which will help promote a healthy lifestyle and offer solidarity among residents, is a 10-week walking challenge that hopes to generate a collective 100 million steps from individuals, friends, family members, community … [Read more...]
Women’s event featuring marathon founders raises more than $50,000
Judith A. Read Tribute Award marks former board member’s lifetime of giving Last night, more than 400 local leaders gathered at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn to honor three local activists who are improving life for Summit County women and girls. Akron Marathon co-founders Steve and Jeannine Marks gave the keynote address at “For Women, Forever,” the annual celebration of the … [Read more...]
Tickets on sale for Women’s Endowment Fund dinner featuring Akron Marathon founders
The Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation will welcome Akron Marathon founders Steve and Jeannine Marks as the featured guests at its “For Women, Forever” annual dinner on March 10. Since founding the Akron Marathon in 2003, Steve and Jeannine have grown the race into a world-class event that annually generates more than $8 million in economic impact for the … [Read more...]
Blue Line Brew debuts at Marathon Race Series event
(Courtesy of Thirsty Dog Brewing Company) As part of its affiliation with the Akron Marathon Rubber City Race Series, Thirsty Dog Brewing Company has announced the addition of a custom beer to its diverse lineup of offerings. Blue Line Brew will be released in conjunction with the June 27 running of the Thirsty Dog 8k & 1-mile. Blue Line Brew is an American ale with … [Read more...]
Akron Marathon expands fundraising efforts for Blue Line Charity program
(Courtesy of Akron Marathon) With the countdown on and only 100 days left before the launch of the inaugural Akron Marathon Rubber City Race Series, the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation has announced it has expanded its charity partner outreach to include 15 local nonprofits organizations as part of the 2015 Blue Line Charity Program. The program is centered around … [Read more...]
Registrations open for Akron Marathon Rubber City Race series
For the past 12 years in September, various neighborhoods of the Rubber City, from downtown to Highland Square to the Towpath Trail, have swelled with runners competing from across the globe during the Akron Marathon. On Sept. 26, marathon organizers announced additional event dates in 2015 for its newly created Rubber City Race Series. On June 27, there will be an 8k and … [Read more...]
