Akron Trail Marathon
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Akron Trail Marathon - July 11, 2026
The Akron Trail Marathon takes runners from the Memorial Parkway trailhead in Akron, Ohio, into downtown and then north into Summit Metro Parks and along the Towpath Trail, following the locks and passing the Cuyahoga River. The event offers trail and road sections with varied surfaces and terrain.
Distances:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K
Course details vary by distance. The 10K includes about 4 miles of crushed limestone trail and 2 miles of rugged hills. The half marathon mixes crushed limestone, rugged hills, and a hilly road section. The full marathon uses a new route and includes more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain.
Aid and logistics: there are 6 water stops on the marathon route, 4 on the half marathon route, and 1 on the 10K route. Water and sports drink will be provided; snacks are available at the Oxbow aid station for half and full participants. Runners are advised to carry a handheld water bottle because mid-July conditions may be hot and humid. Packet pickup is scheduled for the Friday before the race and on race morning for out-of-town guests. Registration closes on July 9 at 11:59 PM ET.
Awards and finishers: awards are given to first and second overall male and female in each distance, and to masters male and female in each distance. All finishers receive a medal. Price includes medal and t-shirt, with a cutoff date for guaranteed t-shirt size on June 14. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
