Akron Trail Marathon
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Akron Trail Marathon : July 11, 2026
The inaugural Akron Trail Marathon takes place in Akron, OH. The event offers the following distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10 K
Course
The race starts at the Memorial Parkway trailhead and includes a short out-and-back into the city before heading into Summit Metro Parks. The course follows the historical locks out of downtown and then heads north on the Towpath Trail. It includes a hilly section of the Towpath, the Mustill Store, waterfalls, Schumacher Trail, the overlook, and the Oxbow Trail. Organizers note the course is being reworked and will include more trail sections.
Aid stations, awards and entry details
Aid coverage is planned as follows: about 6-8 water stops on the marathon route, 3-4 on the half marathon route, and 1 on the 10k route. Water, sports drink, and gels will be provided; snacks will be available at the halfway aid station for the full and half. Participants are advised to carry a handheld water bottle because conditions in mid-July are likely to be hot and humid. The event plans to use as few cups as possible. Awards go 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. Packet pickup is to be determined. Price includes a medal and a t-shirt; the cutoff for a guaranteed t-shirt size is June 14. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
