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Akron Marathon
Akron Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Akron, Ohio. It is usually held in September; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 8,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Akron, OH
- Field size
- ~8,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- September (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Akron, Ohio
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 8,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling Hills
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- akronmarathon.org
About the Akron Marathon
The marquee event of the Akron Marathon Race Series, this downtown Akron race offers a full marathon, half marathon and team relay past city landmarks to the iconic Blue Line finish at Lock 3.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston qualifier; marquee event of the Akron Marathon Race Series; iconic Blue Line finish at Lock 3
- Notes
- Growing marathon event
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Akron Marathon: common questions
- When is the Akron Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Akron Marathon held?
- In Akron, Ohio.
- What distances does the Akron Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Akron Marathon?
- About 8,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Akron Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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