Akron Marathon Specials and Special Hours
Category: Event Calendar
Dates and Times for this Past Event
- Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 5am - 7pm
- Friday, Sep 25, 2026 5am - 7pm
Details
Headed downtown to cheer on the runners of the Akron Marathon on Saturday? Here's what is open early + some special Marathon programming.
Street Craftery is offering a Marathon Weekend candle making deal. On Friday & Saturday, pour your own custom-scented Classic Candle for just $26.20.
Perfect for a little creative escape, a thoughtful gift for your favorite runner, or simply something fun to do while they’re out logging the miles.
On Friday from 11 am - 7 pm: Eddie's Famous Cheesesteaks is offering all race participants a FREE order of Eddie's Award Winning Fresh Steak Cut Fries with any sandwich purchase ALL DAY. Plus, a FREE water to hydrate as you prepare for race day. All participants will receive a FREE commemorative Four Leaf Clover Foundation Rubber Statue magnet celebrating “Eddies” foundation and race that just celebrated their 9th Running recently for the local cancer community. All participants that visit Eddies will also be entered to win 2 FREE race entries to the 10th Running and Epic Two Day Finale of the Four Leaf Clover Run/Walk next September.
Cheer on the runners at the Mustill Store & Museum at 7:30 am
The Mustill Store Museum sits at the halfway point of the Akron Marathon and they’re turning it into a high‑energy cheer zone to support every runner who comes through Cascade Valley. You’re invited to help bring the energy along with our friends at Girls on the Run! Featuring entertainment by DJ Kenny Kidd, free refreshments, and plenty of cowbells to make a joyful noise.
EARLY SUSTENANCE:
Sweet Mary's Bakery will be open at 5 am
Ilić Café will be open at 6 am
Akron Coffee Roasters will be open at 6 am
Bar Phoenix & The Phoenix Room will be open at 6 am with coffee, breakfast specials, mimosas and more
Akronym Brewing will be open at 7 am with breakfast food specials, award-winning craft beer, coffee from Akron Coffee Roasters, non-alcoholic options, and a free water station
Evelyn's Coffee & Banh Mi, in Lock 3, will be open at 7 am
Barley House Akron will be open at 10 am
We'll be adding more as we find out about them!
Park smart on Friday & Saturday:
There will be road closures for the Marathon, along with No Parking zones. Don't get towed, check the Road Closure Grid and park smart(ly): https://www.akronmarathon.org/road-closures/
Click here for Start Line Road Closure Information.
FRIDAY Closures are especially important to be aware of
S. Main St. between Bowery St. and State St. beginning at 8 am
W. Bowery St. between W. State St. and W. Exchange St. 2:30 pm – 7 pm
Rt. 59 East I-76 East to N. Main St. 5:30 pm – 7 pm
S. High St. between MLK Blvd and E. Mill St. beginning at 6:30 pm (ALL cars need to be cleared from High St. by 6 pm Friday)
No parking in the High/Market Parking Deck (next to the library) after 5 pm on Friday
