Join the marquee event of the Akron Marathon Race Series, the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay! The course is like a foot-tour through the city of Akron, highlighting historic landmarks, colorful neighborhoods and majestic Summit Metro Parks. Racers begin in downtown Akron and cross the All-America Bridge within the first mile. Then they’ll weave through a course past the Akron Art Museum, The University of Akron, Firestone Park, the Towpath Trail, Sand Run Parkway, Stan Hywet estate, and Highland Square.