Each year since 2003 the Road Runner Akron Marathon has hosted an international, world-class marathon, half marathon and team relay race on the last Saturday in September. The organization has made it their mission to promote health and fitness and bring national attention to the greater Akron area. All of the information you need to know about the Akron Marathon is listed below:
Volunteers Still Needed on Friday, September 24 & Saturday, September 25
Volunteers are essential to the success of the Road Runner Akron Marathon. As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to your community, to meet new people and to share your skills and talents.
Groups and individuals are needed to volunteer on either Friday, September 24 at the Health & Fitness Expo and at the Finish Line at Canal Park, or on race day, Saturday, September 25, in various locations. Opportunities to volunteer on race day include: course support, finish line and Kids Fun Run. To register to volunteer, please visit www.akronmarathon.org.
Road Closures
Download the 2010 Road Closure Grid for a complete list of road closures on Friday, September 24 and Saturday, September 25.
Thursday, September 23
“The Spirit of the Marathon” Movie Showing
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library's Auditorium
Free event & open to the public
Friday, September 24, 2010
The University of Akron Health & Fitness Expo
11 a.m.-9 p.m.
John S. Knight Center
* Free event & open to the public
* Featuring more than 80 exhibitor booths
* Final race registration & packet pick-up
* Official race merchandise sales featuring Brooks licensed apparel
* Runners Feeding Others ‘Fill The Bus’ non-perishable food drive. All donations support the meal programs and food pantry of Akron's First Grace United Church of Christ. Check out www.runnersfeedingothers.com for more information.
Pasta Party
5-8 p.m.
John S. Knight Center
Hosted by Summit Athletic Running Club
$15.00/person; free to children 3-years and under
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Road Runner Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Novo Nordisk Team Relays
7 a.m.-1 p.m.
Start: 177 S. Broadway St. / Finish: Canal Park Stadium
Races include:
* Marathon
* Half Marathon
* Novo Nordisk Team Relay
Kids Fun Run
9 a.m. – Start: Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurant / Finish: Lock 3
* Free event
* Open to children ages 14-years and under
* All runners receive t-shirt, medallion and goodie bag
Post-Race Awards & Entertainment
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Canal Park Stadium
* Open to the public
* Live race broadcast and real-time tracking of runners for family and friends
* Brouse Cup presentation
* Finishers Victory Party presented by Michelob Ultra
Spectator Information
Did you know that the Road Runner Akron Marathon is one of the most spectator friendly courses around? Spectators can watch runners at 4-convenient downtown locations (start line, mile 3, mile 10 & the finish line) all within a few blocks. Additionally, the race course will be broadcast live inside Canal Park Stadium. Visit www.akronmarathon.org to learn more!
Directions & Parking
We are expecting 14,000 runners as well as thousands of volunteers and spectators making their way into downtown Akron on race morning. Please plan to be in the downtown area no later than 6:00 a.m. to avoid traffic delays. Please follow RACE DAY DIRECTIONS and PARKING RECOMMENDATIONS posted at www.akronmarathon.org which will offer minimal road closing interference with directional signage to suggested marathon parking. Additional signage will be placed downtown to direct foot traffic to the starting line.
Runner Tracking Powered by WRIS Web Services
It is easy to track your runner at the Road Runner Akron Marathon! Sign up to receive an email or text message alerting you of your runner's progress along the blue line on race day. Visit www.akronmarathon.org or sign up at the Expo! Runner tracking is available for the full and half marathon only. Don't forget to share this information with your family & friends!
