National Interstate 8K & 1 Mile
Race Information
Kick off the Akron Marathon Race Series with the National Interstate 1 Mile on Friday night! Consider going for the challenge and running both events for additional commemorative swag! The course highlights The University of Akron’s campus with a unique tour of downtown Akron.
Related Events
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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