Akron Marathon

Around 8,000 runners are expected to take part in this year’s Akron Marathon, which gets underway at 7 a.m. Saturday.

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With the cancellation of the first two events in this year's Akron Marathon race series, the city's running community has formed a collaborative to help…

The Akron Marathon announced it will have a new race director for the 2020 season. Experienced runner Verrelle L. Wyatt will be responsible for planning,…

Road closures begin at 5:30 Friday evening in preparation for the 2019 Akron Marathon. The race begins at 7:30 Saturday morning from a new starting point,…

The second race in the Akron Children's Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series included a record-setting performance. The Goodyear Half Marathon and 10K…

Runners in the Akron Marathon will start from a different location this fall. Organizers say the move makes the course a better fit with the city’s…