I can sleep through almost anything, so May 23 was a bit out of the norm. I tossed and turned, because in a matter of hours, I would be stepping foot onto Goodyear’s brand new Wingfoot 2 airship. I imagine all kids who grew up in Akron have a Goodyear blimp story. We remember the loud, rhythmic sound of the blimp soaring overhead, rode paddleboats at Wingfoot Lake, and maybe … [Read more...]
Goodyear to sponsor Akron Children’s Marathon for next three years
The Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k, scheduled for Aug. 13, will once again start and finish at the company’s global headquarters in southeast Akron. “Nothing says Akron more than Goodyear, and we’re excited to have a company with a global presence as the sponsor for our race,” said Anne Bitong, Akron Marathon President/Executive Director. “Runners still talk about running … [Read more...]
