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News From: Saturday, September 30, 2023 | ||
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Akron Marathon 2023 results: Dylan Garritano, Joanna Line win men's, women's full marathon
(Akron Beacon Journal) Dylan Garritano won the 2023 Akron Marathon in 2:25:06 while Joanna Line won the women's race in 2:52:01. | ||
News From: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | ||
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21st Akron Marathon scheduled for this month; How to watch the race
(cleveland.com) Here is the best way to watch the 2023 Akron Marathon on September 30. | ||
News From: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 | ||
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Save the date! Akron Marathon announces race day for 2023
(WKYC.com) The 2023 Akron Marathon will be held on September 30. | ||
News From: Sunday, September 26, 2021 | ||
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Winners of the Akron Marathon Race Series Announced
(WTAM) Nick Stricklen won the 2021 Akron Marathon in 2:25:07 while Teresa Ferguson won the women's race in 3:18:45. | ||
News From: Thursday, September 16, 2021 | ||
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Akron Marathon race routes to feature artists, entertainment
(Akron.com) The 2021 Akron Marathon on September 25 will feature local artists and entertainment along its route. | ||
News From: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 | ||
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Libraries along Akron Marathon route to delayed opening time on race day
(Akron Beacon Journal) Libraries along the route of the 2021 Akron Marathon on September 25 will have late openings. | ||
News From: Thursday, August 26, 2021 | ||
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Akron Marathon participants required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test
(Sprectrum News 1) The 2021 Akron Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 25, with safety measures in place, including required COVID vaccination of participants. | ||
Akron Marathon to require runners, volunteers be fully vaccinated or have negative COVID-19 test to participate
(cleveland.com) The 2021 Akron Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 25 with safety measures in place, including requiring participants to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated. | ||
News From: Thursday, July 15, 2021 | ||
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Akron Marathon is Back in 2021, Spots for Main Races Sold Out
(WKSU) The 2021 Akron Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 25, with safety measures in place, including social distancing, reduced numbers of participants, among others. | ||
News From: Thursday, June 17, 2021 | ||
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2021 Akron Marathon Race Series to kick off June 26 with in-person and virtual race options
(cleveland.com) The 2021 Akron Marathon Series starts this June 26 with its 8K and 1 Mile race and culminates with its marathon race on September 25. | ||
News From: Thursday, May 20, 2021 | ||
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New course planned for Akron Marathon
(Akron.com) The 2021 Akron Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 25, with a news course, reduced capacity and other safety measures in place. | ||
News From: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 | ||
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Akron Marathon names 2 to board of directors
(cleveland.com) The 2021 Akron Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 25, with Traci Buckner and Doug Grassian on board. | ||
News From: Thursday, April 8, 2021 | ||
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FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Race Series organizers announce return with course changes for 2021
(WKYC Studios) The 2021 Akron Marathon was set on September 25, with safety measures in place. | ||
News From: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 | ||
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Akron Marathon confirms return of race series this year
(Akron Beacon Journal) The 2021 Akron Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 25, with safety measures in place. | ||
News From: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 | ||
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Akron Marathon plans three in-person races in 2021. Summa named new race series sponsor
(Akron Beacon Journal) The 2021 Akron Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 25, with Summa Health as presenting sponsor. | ||
News From: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | ||
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Akron Marathon will be a virtual race this year
(Crain's Cleveland Business) The 2020 Akron Marathon, set on September 26, has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns, with the event offering virtual races instead. | ||
News From: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 | ||
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Akron Marathon Race Series Cancellations Lead to New Running Collaborative
(WKSU) While the 2020 Akron Marathon races on September 26 are still on, other races in the series have been cancelled prompting the organisers to launch the Akron Running Project to hep runners stay motivated. | ||
News From: Thursday, April 23, 2020 | ||
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4 initial races in Akron marathon series cancelled; donation announced
(cleveland.com) Although the 2020 Akron Marathon is still scheduled to run on September 26, four other races in the event are cancelled. | ||
News From: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 | ||
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Akron Marathon names new race director
(cleveland.com) Akron Marathon organizers named Verrelle Wyatt as its new race director, after Brian Polen stepped down. | ||
News From: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 | ||
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Akron Marathon series runs up $40 million economic impact, sets 2020 race dates
(Crain's Cleveland Business) The 2020 registration is now open for the Akron Marathon which generates about $8 million annually in economic impact. | ||
News From: Monday, September 30, 2019 | ||
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Photos: 2019 Akron Marathon rerun - more scenes from race day
(Canton Repository) More photos taken during the 2019 Akron Marathon on Saturday, September 28. | ||
News From: Sunday, September 29, 2019 | ||
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Photos: Nearly 6,000 run in Akron Marathon
(Akron Beacon Journal Ohio.com) A gallery of photos taken during the 2019 Akron Marathon on Saturday, September 28. | ||
News From: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | ||
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Here's what you need to know for Saturday's Akron Marathon
(Akron Beacon Journal Ohio.com) Here are vital information - route, road closures and more - about the 2019 Akron Marathon set on Saturday, September 28. | ||
News From: Sunday, January 27, 2019 | ||
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New start line creating more buzz for the Akron Marathon
(Crain's Cleveland Business) Registration for the 2019 Akron Marathon attracted a record number of runners after the announcement of a course change. | ||
News From: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | ||
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Akron Marathon Chooses New Start Location
(WKSU) The 2019 Akron Marathon will have a new start location at the historic Stan Hywet. | ||
News From: Saturday, September 29, 2018 | ||
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Runners go distance in Akron Marathon
(Akron Beacon Journal Ohio.com) Israel Merkle won the 2018 Akron Marathon in 2:26 while Grace McCarron won the women's race in 2:51. | ||
News From: Friday, September 28, 2018 | ||
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Meet the crew behind the mysterious Akron Marathon's blue line
(ABC 5 Cleveland) Interesting details about the tradition of painting a bright blue line to encourage runners in the Akron Marathon. | ||
News From: Thursday, September 27, 2018 | ||
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Akron Marathon expected to draw 100K spectators this weekend
(cleveland.com) Here are vital information - schedule of events, traffic and others - about the Akron Marathon on Saturday, Sept 29. | ||
News From: Saturday, September 23, 2017 | ||
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Blair Teal of North Carolina wins Akron Marathon; Mansfield's Emma McCarron has top women's time (photos)
(cleveland.com) Blair Teal won the 2017 Akron Marathon in 2:23:39 while Emma McCarron won the women's race in 2:53:28. | ||
News From: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 | ||
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Here's everything you need to know about the Akron Marathon and related events
(Akron Beacon Journal Ohio.com) This provides all the information - road closures, expo and others - you need to know about the Akron Marathon set on Saturday, September 23. | ||
News From: Thursday, September 14, 2017 | ||
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Akron Marathon: Marathon celebrating 15th anniversary
(Akron.com) Akron Marathon set on September 23 will have a modified race course this year. | ||
News From: Sunday, September 3, 2017 | ||
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Akron Marathon ready for Sept. 23 race; Firestone Park excited Blue Line is back
(Akron Beacon Journal Ohio.com) Akron Marathon Race Director Brian Polen has been tweaking race details - route, water station locations, etc - in preparation for the 2017 Akron Marathon on September 23. | ||
News From: Thursday, July 27, 2017 | ||
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Akron Marathon to honor Olympian Kara Goucher with Ambassador Award
(cleveland.com) Two-time Olympian and World Championship medalist marathoner Kara Goucher will be given the 2017 Akron Marathon Ambassador Award on Sept. 21 at the Akron Marathon Expo. | ||
News From: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 | ||
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National Interstate Insurance Sponsored Events Kick Off Akron Marathon Race Series
(Business Wire) The 2017 Akron Childrens Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series kicks off with a couple races on June 24 and ends in the Akron Marathon races on September 23. | ||
News From: Monday, September 26, 2016 | ||
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Akron Marathon 2016: In a first, Ohioan finishes first with course record
(Ohio.com) Tony Migliozzi won the men's race and broke the course record in 2:21:41 while while Becki Spellman won the women's race in 2:51:34. | ||
News From: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 | ||
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Ready for the Akron Marathon? Heres everything you need to know
(Akron Beacon Journal Ohio.com) Here are all you need to know about all the races, including the Akron Marathon on Saturday, September 24. | ||
News From: Thursday, May 12, 2016 | ||
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Goodyear extends sponsorship of Akron Marathon Race Series event
(Cleveland Business) Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. plans to keep on running as the presenting sponsor of the Akron Childrens Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series Half Marathon & 10K. | ||
News From: Sunday, January 10, 2016 | ||
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Akron Marathon registration starts
(Cleveland.com) The marathon, scheduled for Sept. 26, will be accompanied by a half-marathon and 10K on Aug. 13 and an 8K and 1-mile race on June 16 as part of the Rubber City Race Series. | ||
News From: Monday, September 28, 2015 | ||
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Akron Marathon sees its first two-time winner
(OHIO.com) Teklu Deneke of Ethiopia successfully defended his title Saturday morning, marking the first time in the events 13-year history that someone won the race twice. | ||
A first for the Akron Marathon---a repeat winner
(WTAM.com) For the second year in a row,Teklu Deneke of Flagstaff, Arizona, came in first---with a time of 2:22:21. | ||
News From: Sunday, September 27, 2015 | ||
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Nearly 14,000 runners compete in 13th annual Akron Marathon
(Fox8.com) Teklu Deneke of Flagstaff, Ariz., won the full marathon with a time of 2:22:21, which was the first time in the history of the Akron Marathon that there has been a repeat winner. | ||
News From: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 | ||
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Akron Marathon route changed this year, welcomes North Hill and Merriman
(Cleveland.com) Gone from the Akron Marathon route this year are Firestone Park and the Towpath Trail, replacing them will be North Hill and Merriman Hills. | ||
Akron Marathon needs volunteers
(Crains Cleveland) The 13th annual event, which is presented by Time Warner Cable, said it needs volunteers for race day, which is Saturday, Sept. 26, as well as for the Akron Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, presented by Summa Health System and SummaCare. The expo is held at the John S. Knight Center from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25. | ||
News From: Saturday, September 19, 2015 | ||
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Akron Marathon refreshed: New course, new kids race, new money and medal incentives
(OHIO.com) If youre running in this Saturdays Akron Marathon, or planning to cheer on the athletes passing through your neighborhood, or perennially get tripped up by traffic closings on race day, a word of warning: Make no assumptions based on previous experiences. | ||
News From: Friday, September 11, 2015 | ||
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Akron Marathon events set for Sept. 25-26
(Akron.com) The inaugural Akron Marathon Rubber City Race Series will conclude Sept. 25-26 with the 13th annual Akron Marathon, presented by Time Warner Cable, along with a half marathon, a team relay and a kids fun run. | ||
News From: Thursday, June 25, 2015 | ||
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Akron Marathon events set to begin
(Akron.com) The inaugural Akron Marathon Rubber City Race Series will begin June 27 at The University of Akrons InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field with two events: an 8K and a 1-mile run. | ||
News From: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 | ||
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Thirsty Dog brews up special beer for Akron Marathon series race
(Ohio.com) Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. is providing a little more incentive to hit the finish line at this months Akron Marathon series race: a beer tasting and special ale made just for the event. | ||
News From: Thursday, February 5, 2015 | ||
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Akron Marathon to Feature Lap on Goodyear Track
(Modern Tire Dealer) Goodyear and the Akron Marathon have joined forces as part of the Rubber City Race Series kicking off their inaugural year this year. | ||
News From: Monday, September 29, 2014 | ||
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Teklu Deneke and Tezata Dengersa Win Tip Honors at Akron Marathon
(Cleveland.com) Ethiopian Teklu Deneke won the Akron Marathon with a time of 2 hours 16 minutes and 45 seconds. | ||
News From: Sunday, September 28, 2014 | ||
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Record Breaking Numbers of Runners at Akron Marathon
(WKYC.com) More than 15,000 runners took part in the 27th annual Akron Marathon. Teklu Deneke won the race with a new course record time of 2 hours 16 minutes and 45 seconds. |
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