Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay
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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.
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Did you know that this race is part of a series of runs? If you like this race you may want to run one of the following Akron Marathon Race Series events.
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