Akron Marathon
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FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay (2026)
The event takes place in Akron, Ohio, with the Akron Art Museum on South High Street listed as the location. The main race day is Saturday, September 26, 2026. A Kids Fun Run is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026; the child and accompanying adult registrations for the fun run are listed as free.
Distances and formats offered:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Team Relay
- Kids Fun Run (youth event, separate registration)
The event lists fundraising and charity participation as part of its structure. Current figures show $1,763.82 raised toward a stated goal of $166,250. A range of charity partners is named, including Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation, Akron Children’s, Akron Civic Theatre, and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter, among others.
Sponsors are identified for the race series and presenting support, with Summa Health noted as the race series sponsor and FirstEnergy as the presenting sponsor. Route maps are referenced for both the marathon and the half marathon. Registration options include individual marathon and half marathon entries and team registration roles for the relay. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
