Akron Marathon
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FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay
The event is scheduled for September 26, 2026 in Akron, Ohio, with the Akron Art Museum on South High Street listed as the host location. The race program includes multiple distance options and a children’s event the day before.
Distances and event options:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Team Relay
- Kids Fun Run (scheduled on Friday, September 25, 2026)
Registration uses tiered pricing that changes by date. Published fee ranges include marathon entries from $136.73 to $158.13, half marathon entries from $109.98 to $131.38, and relay entries from $61.83 to $83.23 across different registration periods. The Kids Fun Run child and adult registrations are listed as free. Course maps and the event rule document are provided by the organizers.
The event includes a fundraising program with partner organizations and a collective fundraising goal. At the time of publication the fundraising total shown is $2,657.91 toward a stated goal of $281,250.00. Listed charity partners include Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation, Akron Children’s, Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter, Humane Society of Summit County, Summit Metro Parks Foundation, and others.
Named sponsors for the race series and the event include Summa Health and FirstEnergy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
