Akron2022 andOfficialMarathonProgramEventsGuide September 22 – 24, 2022 Inside: Schedule of Events 5 Blue Jean Bash 6 Course Map 18 Road Closures 19
We are excited to welcome you to our 20th running along the Blue Line! We have a fabulous weekend planned to commemorate this amazing milestone We will be looking back on the history of the event, celebrating our achievements, and honoring those who have joined us every year since the race’s inception
This year’s Health & Fitness Expo will feature a 20-Year Museum which will highlight race memorabilia through the years and will include interactive displays and photo opportunities Our Blue Line Celebration Stage, located in the main exhibit hall, will feature speakers, celebrity runners, yoga classes, and more! A Runners Lounge will be at the center of the exhibit hall This will be a place where runners can stretch, get KT taped, and relax before their big race
In between, runners will head over the All-America Bridge, experience North Hill, The University of Akron, Firestone Park, the Towpath Trail, Merriman Valley, Sand Run Park, the West Akron neighborhoods, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, and Highland Square
Whether you’re one of our 9,000+ participants, 2,000 volunteers or 100,000+ spectators, we hope you enjoy this world-class experience We extend a big Blue Line thank you to the City of Akron, the Akron Police Department, and our generous sponsors Good luck to everyone and a warm Akron welcome to all our out-of-town guests
Sincerely, The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation Board of Directors and Staff YOU FOR 20 YEARS!
Our marquee race, the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay takes place Saturday, September 24 The Opening Ceremony begins at 6:00 a m with a 7:00 a m celebratory start This year’s race features a new course starting at the breathtaking Akron Art Museum and finishing in world-class style at the Akron Civic Theatre
Our Blue Jean Bash kicks off race weekend on Thursday, September 22 It will be our largest fundraiser to date, bringing us to the finish line of our $400,000 fundraising goal During the Blue Jean Bash, the John S Knight Center will be transformed into a 20-year celebration, filled with interactive displays, running celebrities including Ali Feller, Meb Keflezighi, Bill Rodgers, and Kathrine Switzer, live entertainment by Theron Brown and The Vindys, and a walk down the history of the Blue Line Honorary Chairs of the Blue Jean Bash include City of Akron Mayor Horrigan, Summit County Executive Shapiro, and Summa Health’s Dr Shah
The Akron Marathon Health and Fitness Expo will be held on Friday, September 23 from 11:00 a m to 9:00 p m at the John S Knight Center The event is free and open to the public and features race packet pick up, official race merchandise, and exhibitors who will be showcasing the latest health and fitness information and products
WELCOME & THANK
Following the race, don’t miss a one-of-a-kind finisher festival at Lock 3 in the heart of our city’s newly renovated downtown district Runners can cap their achievement with brag-worthy swag including a 20-year commemorative hat, shirt, and finisher medal
This year’s course will be loaded with local entertainment underwritten by the Ohio Arts Council and a dozen block parties Additionally, look for SummaCare’s Hydration/Motivation Station at Mile 3 .7 and get energized at the FirstEnergy Ambassador Zip Zone at Mile 11 3
2 #runAkron TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome 2 Mission & Vision Statement 3 Board and Staff 3 Race Sponsors 4 Schedule of Events 5 Health & Fitness Expo and 20-Year Experience 5 Kids Fun Run 5 Explore Akron 5 Blue Jean Bash Events & Event Sponsors 6 – 14 Downtown Akron Parking 15 Downtown Area Locations 15 Relay Shuttle Service 15 Spectator Information 15 20 Years on the Run 16 & 17 Team Relay 18 Course Map 18 Road Closures 19 Start Line Map 20 Finish Line Map 21 Akron Marathon & Half Marathon Champions 22 & 23 Prize Money and Awards 23
Our FREE 1-Mile Kids Fun Run presented by Akron Children’s Hospital will get underway Friday evening in the heart of downtown on S Main Street If you have never witnessed over 1,000 kids run a race, we encourage you to come downtown and get inspired!
The mission of the Charitable Corporation, a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is to provide a world-class marathon that promotes health, and economic development, galvanizes the community and benefits organizations vision is to create and manage dynamic, customer-centric events programs deliver opportunities to promote active lifestyles for
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Akron Marathon • 20 Years 3 AKRON CORPORATIONCHARITABLEMARATHONOUR MISSION . OUR VISION . AKRON MARATHON STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Anne Bitong President & CEO Laura McElrath VP, Operations & Race Director Carrie Washnock VP, Customer Success Katie Riley Community Outreach Director Lauren Toole Marketing Communications& Director Jeb Ford Operations Manager Nino Colla Project Manager Steve JeannineMarksMarks Race Co-Founders Richard Merolla Chair Melissa Johnson Vice Chair Traci BOARDBretDr.JudgeDougAmyMichaelBucknerBullockFreemanGrassianJonOldhamNileshShahTreierOFDIRECTORS EMERITUS Jim DonDavidBarnettHunterLuscher
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4 #runAkron RACE SPONSORS POST-RACE EXPERIENCE SPONSORSCOURSE ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR OFFICIAL SPORTS MEDICINE SPONSOR MEDIA SPONSORSELITE SPONSORS SPECIALSPONSORSSUPPORTING RACE SERIES SPONSOR FOUNDING SPONSORS PRESENTING SPONSORS GOLD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSOR START LINE SPONSOR FINISH LINE SPONSOR BRONZE SPONSOR The Marks FAMILY FLUID & ENERGY GEL SPONSORS > AmericasBridgestoneTrust Fund > Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. > Burns & McDonnell > YoungFirstEnergyProfessionals > Litchfield Middle School > Norton Key Club > Sovacool Family > Stewart’s Caring Place > SummaCare > The University of Akron Swim & Dive Team MILE & SPONSORSKILOMETER > Acme Fresh Market > Akron Art Museum > Akron Children’s Hospital > Dole > Downtown PartnershipAkron > FirstEnergy > Knox Marketing > Michelob Ultra > National InsuranceInterstate > Pritt Entertainment Group > Sikich > Summa Health > SummaCare > Summit County > The City of Akron > The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company > The VanDevere Bunch OFFICIAL SPONSORS > Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank > Akron MarketingDestinationFund > Kenneth CharitableCalhounTrust > The Corbin Foundation > Downtown PartnershipAkron > Fox FoundationCharitable > Bryan & Susan Kinnamon Family Fund > The Lehner Family Foundation > Bill & Anne Lowery > Murdough Foundation > Musson Foundation > Proforma > Roger & Sally Read > Ritchie FoundationMemorial > Richard & Alita Rogers > Summit Metro Parks > Summit IT Solutions > Swensons Drive In > Tuscora Park Health & FoundationWellness > The VanDevere Bunch > Welty Family Foundation *Sponsors since races inceptionSponsors as of print date.
1:40 p.m. – Course Closes 1:45 p.m. – Lock 3 Closes Blue Line Celebration Stage
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Akron Marathon participants can enjoy these special offers with proof of race entry: Scan QR Code to downtownexplore Akron.
3:00 p.m. Black Girls Run!, Cleveland with Nikaeda Griffie and Natalie Johnson
• Let’s Heal Massage, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., 20% off a 30-minute massage
• Jilly’s Music Room, Sunday Brunch, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. Benefits of a Run Coach with Rachel Laymon, Run Well Be Well 2:00 p.m. Race Day Fueling for Runners with Meghann Featherstun, Sports Dietitian, Featherstone Nutrition
3:30 p.m. Pre-Race & Post-Race Recovery Tips with Dr. Blossom Heindel, Summa Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
• The Great Escape Room, 12:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., 15% Off
• Velvet Vintage Boutique, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., 20% Off
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• NOMZ, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., 20% Off
Explore Akron. Explore Downtown! Time Speaker 11:00 a.m. Welcome 11:05 a.m. Yoga presentedPracticebyElevate Akron 12:00 p.m. Meet the 2022 Akron Marathon & Half Marathon Elite Field 12:30 p.m. Ali on the Run Live Podcast with Meb Keflezighi, Bill Rodgers, and Kathrine Switzer
6:00 p.m. Mindful presentedMeditationbyElevate Akron 7:00 p.m. Good Luck Message
• Chill and Indulge, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Celebrate with the Akron Marathon’s custom 26.Blue ice cream in honor of our 20th running!
Akron Marathon • 20 Years 5 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Blue Jean Bash John S. Knight Center 77 E. Mill St, Akron, OH 44308 6:00 FRIDAY,p.m. SEPTEMBER 23 Health & Fitness Expo and 20-Year Experience John S. Knight Center 77 E. Mill St, Akron, OH 44308 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. • Packet Pick-Up • 20-Year Museum • Blue Line Celebration Stage • Expo Vendors • Official Race Merchandise • Photo Opportunities • Runners Lounge Kids Fun Run Lock 3 300 S. Main St, Akron, OH 44308 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. • Race Start: 100 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308 • Race Finish: 200 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
• The Tea Lady, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 10% off Teatimes
• Akronym Brewing, Sunday Brunch, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. Akron Marathon 20-Year Service Awards 5:00 p.m. Akron Marathon Founders & Loyalty Club Pinning Ceremony
2:30 p.m. The Quest for 50 Marathons in 50 States All Under 3 Hours with Dr. Leo Kormanik
20th Running of the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay: Start: Akron Art Museum 1 S. High St., Akron, OH 44308 6:00 a.m. – Opening Ceremony 6:59 a.m. – Wheelchair Division 7:00 a.m. – Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay Start AkronFinish: Civic Theatre 182 S. Main St, Akron, OH 44308 Finisher Festival: Lock 3 200 S. Main St, Akron, OH 44308
5:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour Meet & Greet with Ali Feller,Meb Keflezighi, Bill Rodgers andKathrine Switzer by Theron Brownp.m. Stations and Open Bar 20 Year Museum Greet p.m.
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The Vindys Thank you to all who are joining us at the Blue Jean Bash and helping us celebrate 20-years along the Blue Line! We are grateful for your attendance and sponsorship of this event which will help us reach the Finish Line towards our $400,000 fundraising goal. With your support, the Akron Marathon can continue its impact in our community. Through the Akron Marathon’s 20-year history, the organization has: • Celebrated 170,529 Blue Line finishers • Raised over $6 million for charity • Generated $133 million of economic impact to the Greater Akron area • Contributed 13,604 complimentary race entries • Accumulated over 132,740 volunteer hours Presenting Sponsor The Marks Family Champion Sponsor The Trehan Family Podium Sponsor Ernst & Young Daniel Horrigan Mayor HONORARY EVENT CHAIRS Dr. Nilesh Shah Summa Health Sports Medicine Ilene Shapiro Summit ExecutiveCounty Elite Sponsors Family of H. Peter Burg Bill & Anne Lowery The Marchetta Family Roger & Sally Read Pacer Sponsors Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Energy Systems Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Mark & Pam Goldfarb John S. Knight Center State and Communications,Federal Inc. Towpath Distillery The University of Akron Blue Line Sponsors Jerry & Anne Bitong Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. Buckingham, Doolittle, & TimeOrianaKBMikeBurroughs&TerriBullockBioEnergy,Inc.House,Inc.ToSpare,LLCVerdericoCPAsInc. Celebrating 20-years along the Blue Line. Thursday, September 22, 2022 Blue Jean Bash Sponsors Scan QR Code to make a donation. Sponsors as of print date.
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8 #runAkron Good Luck and Congratulations to All of this Year’s Runners! Best wishes to all of you from Lori and Collin Trehan. See you all at the finish line! In loving memory of Todd A. Trehan 1962-2022Bib#300
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10 #runAkron Childhood goes so fast. From wellness visits, to sports and rehabilitation services made specifically for growing bodies, we’re here to help your family make the most of every moment –from birth to graduation day. Learn more at akronchildrens.org/morechildhoodplease More Morerecords.personalchildhood,please.® ach7138-14_TrackGirl_REVIS_AkrnMarathon_v02AR_20220801.indd 1 8/1/22 4:19 PM HELPING BUILD A BETTER FUTURE www.goodyear.com/community ©2022 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. All rights reserved.
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12 #runAkron Packaging that’s part of everyday lives. bcipkg.com AkronCongratulationsMarathonon 20 years of supporting the community. MILE 17 ROOTFLOATS!BEER Buckeye Corrugated Proud supporter of the Akron Marathon We Get That SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT 234.678.5720 Happy to be a sponsor. September 22September 22 www.stateandfed.com
Akron Marathon • 20 Years 13 Our congratulations to the Akron Marathon & the Marks Family Mark & Pam Goldfarb Transforming biosolids into a sustainable, renewable energy Fostering Akron’s green footprint through innova on and technology, resul ng in a cleaner, healthier environment. PROUD TO BE A PARTNER WITH THE CITY OF AKRON BY MANAGING THEIR BIOSOLIDS 2677 Riverview Road ● Akron, OH 44313 (330) 864 2621 ● www.kbbioenergy.com KeepAkronCongratulations,Marathon!Running,Akron. Time To Spare, LLC timetosparellc.com / @timetosparellc / 330.338.3893 Event Management
14 #runAkron Thank You to the Blue Jean Bash Planning Committee We are proud to support the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation - Nick & Ruthie George Jerry & TheVinceH.MikeBitongAnne&TerriBullockFamilyofPeterBurgBill&AnneLoweryMarchettaRoger&SallyReadUniversityofAkron SteveCongratulationson20Years&Jeannine!
DOWNTOWN PARKING & RACE LOCATIONS Relay Shuttle Schedule To Relay Leg 4: 7:15 a m until 10:15 p m To Relay Leg 5: 7:30 a m until 11:15 p m Spectator Information With a downtown start and finish, you will be able to see your runners at various points within a few blocks of each other Be sure to download the Akron Marathon Race Series App to track your participant! • Watch the start of the race north of the starting line Spectators are not allowed inside the start line corrals
• Walk east one block using Market St towards Mile 3 7 (corner of Broadway St and Market St ) Walk south 3 blocks and turn left on University Ave near mile 11 .3 Walk 2 blocks west to Main St . to see runners as they finish
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16 #runAkron 20 Years on the Run. 2004 Hosted the North American Men’s Marathon Relay Championships Hosted the USA Track & Field National Club Marathon Relay Championships 2005 Selected as one of 50 Great Marathons, Fairbanks to Boston 2006 Ranked as one of the Fastest Growing Mara thons, marathonguide.com 2007 Celebrated 5th running with field of 8,000 participants Added Half Marathon to schedule of events 2009 Event participation surpassed 10,000 5-Person Team Relay event sold-out Honored Bill Rodgers as our Ambassador Award recipient 2008 Selected as one of the Top 10 Newer Marathons, Runner’s World Hosted USA Track & Field Women’s 8 km Championship Honored Kathrine Switzer as our inaugural Ambassador Award recipient 2010 Selected as a runner-up in reader’s choice category for Best Value, Runner’s World 2010 event generated an economic impact of over $4 million dollars to the Greater Akron area Honored Amby Burfoot as our Ambassa dor Award recipient 2011 Ranked as the largest 5-person marathon relay in the U.S., Running USA Selected as one of 11 races to run in 2011, Active.com Honored Hal Higdon as our Ambassa dor Award recipient 2012 Record setting field of 15,000 runners Spectacular start line celebration for 10th running Special appearance of the Goodyear Blimp Honored Craig Masback as our Ambassador Award recipient 16 #runAkron 2003 Inaugural race with field of 3,775 participants Hosted the North American Men’s Marathon Relay Championships Hosted the USA Track & Field National Club Marathon Relay Championships
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Akron Marathon • 20 Years the Summit of Sustainability Award in the Nonprofit/Community category for our greening efforts Fastest Marathon Time in Ohio (Getachew Asfaw – 2:15:59) Honored Creigh Kelley as our Ambassador Award recipient 2014 Generated an economic impact of $6.2 million dollars in the Greater Akron area Earned Gold Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport for event greening efforts Joan Benoit Samuelson as our Ambassador Award recipient as one of the “50 US Road Races To Attempt In Your by HolidayLettings raised more than $425,000 for Akron Children’s Hospital through the support of sponsors and runners Meb Keflezighi as our Ambassador Award recipient Sold-out the First 2 Races in the Race Series Selected as a 2018 Marathon Maniacs Signature Race Series event Honored Deena Kastor as our Ambassador Award recipient Added the Akron Marathon Race Series Generated a combined economic impact of $8.2 million dollars in the Greater Akron area Frank Shorter as our Ambassador Award recipient Named one of the best “Mid-Sized Marathons” by findmymarathon.com Celebrated 15 years on the Blue Line
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Purchased permanent office space in downtown Akron Honored Kara Goucher as our Ambassador Award recipient 2019 Sold-out the First 2 Races in the Race Series Became the world’s first sensory inclusive marathon, thanks to a partnership with KultureCity Start Line for the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay moved to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Selected as a runner-up in RaceRaves poll for Best Half Marathons in the U.S. Honored Desiree Linden as our Ambassador Award recipient 2021 Returned to in-person racing Returned to downtown start New finish at Lock 3 2022 Celebrating 20-Years with a $400,000 fundraising campaign to sustain the race for generations to come 2020 Held first virtual race dubbed the Blue Line Remix Akron • Years
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p N S G R A ! Half Mile Marker6 7:28 AM 8:56 AM RELAY LEG DISTANCEINMILES MILESTARTINGMARKER STARTING LOCATION ENDING LOCATION 1st 4.2 0.0 Akron Art Museum 250 E. Mill 2nd 6.9 4.2 250 E. Mill 245 Wolf Ledges Parkway 3rd 5.8 11.1 245 Wolf Ledges Parkway 1300 Sand Run Parkway 4th 4.5 16.9 1300 Sand Run Parkway 1565 Fairfax Road 5th 4.8 21.4 1565 Fairfax Road Akron Civic Theatre TeamHalfAkronFirstEnergyMarathon,Marathon&RelayMap
Power St Between Spicer St and Brown St 7:15 a m – 8:40 a m Brown St Between E Exchange St and W Wilbeth Rd 7:15 a m – 9:00 a m E Wilbeth (westboundRdlanes)
Merriman Rd Between Treaty Line and N Portage Path 8:15 a m – 11:30 a m
Lindenwood Ave Between Aster Ave and N Firestone Blvd 7:30 a m – 9:15 a m
Rampart Ave Between Fairfax and Bond 8:30 a m – 12:45 p m Castle Blvd Between Fairfax and Garman Rd 8:40 a m – 12:45 p m
N Main St (northbound) Between E Cuyahoga Falls Ave and Olive St 7:00 a m – 8:00 a m
Garman Rd Between Melbourne Ave and N Portage Path 8:40 a m – 12:45 p m
S Firestone Blvd Between E Wilbeth Rd and Aster Ave 7:30 a m – 9:15 a m
Y-Bridge (southbound)
S College St Between E Market St and Buchtel Ave 7:15 a m – 10:15 a m
E Cuyahoga Falls Ave Between N Main St and Carpenter St 7:00 a m – 7:45 a m
E Mill St Between S Main St and Fir Hill 7:15 a m – 10:15 a m
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 Road Closures Restrictions Approximate Time
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E Thornton St Between S Main St and Grant St 7:45 a m – 10:00 a m
S Broadway St Between Martin Luther King Blvd and Exchange St 7:15 a m – 10:30 a m Market (eastboundSt lanes only) Between Rand Ave and Forge 6:55 a m – 1:40 p m
Between Martin Luther King Blvd and N Main St 7:00 a m – 7:30 a m
Fir Hill Between S Forge St and E Buchtel Ave 7:15 a m – 8:30 a m E Buchtel Ave Between Goodkirk St and Hill St 7:15 a m – 8:30 a m
Aster Ave Between S Firestone Blvd and N Firestone Blvd 7:30 a m – 9:15 a m
N Firestone Blvd Between Aster Ave and E Firestone Blvd 7:30 a m – 9:15 a m
E Firestone (westboundBlvdlanes) Between Firestone Blvd and S Main St 7:30 a m – 9:30 a m
Sand Run Pkwy Between N Portage Path and Revere Rd 8:15 a m – 12:00 p m
S High St Between Bowery St and Martin Luther King Blvd 5:00 a m – 10:30 a m
Y-Bridge (northbound) Between N Main St and Martin Luther King Blvd 7:00 a m – 8:30 a m
Wolf Ledges (southbound)Pkwy Between Thornton St and University Ave 7:45 a m – 10:00 a m Wolf Ledges (northbound)Pkwy Between Arc Dr and University Ave 7:45 a m – 10:45 a m
University Ave Between S High St and Hill St 7:45 a m – 10:00 a m Hill St Between S Forge St and University Ave 7:45 a m – 10:00 a m
Overwood Rd Between Sand Run Rd and Wiltshire 8:30 a m – 12:15 p m
Tallmadge Ave Between Cuyahoga St and N Main St 7:00 a m – 7:45 a m
E Buchtel Ave Between Hill St and S College St 7:45 a m – 10:15 a m
Spicer St Between E Buchtel Ave and E Thornton St 7:15 a m – 8:30 a m
Buckeye St Between Carroll St and E Exchange St 7:45 a m – 10:30 a m E Exchange St (northern westbound lane) Between Buckeye St and S Broadway 7:45 a m – 10:30 a m N Main St (southbound) Between Market St and Martin Luther King Blvd 8:00 a m – 10:30 a m N Howard St (southbound) Between N Main St and Cuyahoga St 8:00 a m – 10:30 a m W North St Between N Howard St and N Maple St 8:00 a m – 10:30 a m
N Main St (southbound) Between Olive St and E Cuyahoga Falls Ave 7:00 a m – 7:45 a m
Carroll St Between Campus and Wolf Ledges Pkwy 7:45 a m – 10:30 a m
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S High St Between E Mill St and E Market St Beginning at 6:30 p m S Main St Between Bowery St and Buchtel St Beginning at 9:00 a m
Road closures are organized first by closure time and then by race course.
S Main St (northbound) Between E Wilbeth Rd and Thornton St 7:30 a m – 10:00 a m
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 Road Closures Restrictions Approximate Time
N Portage Path Between Treaty Line and Merriman Rd 8:15 a m – 11:30 a m
Wiltshire Rd Between N Hawkins Ave and Castle Blvd 8:30 a m – 12:30 p m Fairfax Rd Between Hawkins and Castle 8:30 a m – 12:45 p m
Between E Wilbeth Rd and S Firestone Blvd 7:30 a m – 9:15 a m
Sand Run Rd Between W Market St and Smith Rd 8:30 a m – 12:00 p m
N Portage (southbound)Path Between Mayfair Rd and W Market St 8:45 a m – 1:15 p m W Market St (eastbound) Between Portage Path and S Main St 8:50 a m – 1:40 p m S Main St Between Market St and Mill St 9:00 a m – 1:40 p m
Main St Broadway exit 76 west Total Closure Detour to Dart Ave exit 7:30 a m – 10:00 a m
20 #runAkron START LINE MAP 1 S High Street, Downtown Akron
Akron Marathon • 20 Years 21 UniversityAve.WStateSt. EStateSt. S.MainSt. RESTROOMS RESTROOMS VOLUNTEERCHECKIN ChocolateMilk–SportsDrink Food Pizza EngravingMedal INFO Merch-andise FirstEnergyTrailer Akron Civic Theatre FULL/RELAYHALF Stage Ohio&ErieCanal O’Neil’s Building State ParkingStreetDeck Commons HouseBarley Meet-UpFamilyArea TimingTent OnlyRunnerAreaMEDAL MEDALSERIES E.CornerofBuchtel&Main CanalParkWalkway Food & Drink VolunteerWater Check In MedicalMedicalRunnerRestroomsServicesLane KEY GearCheck ExittoLock4 ExittoMainSt. SpectatorEntrance ExittoTowpath AnnouncerTent Beer Finish Line Map NOTANEXIT FINISH LINE MAP Lock 3 Park, 200 S Main Street, Downtown Akron
AKRON MARATHON CHAMPIONS Year Men’s Marathon Open Champion 2003 2:21:59 Jonah Rono 2004 2:22:16 Andrey Gordeyev 2005 2:18:48 Charles Kamindo 2006 2:22:02 Alene Reta 2007 2:28:05 Joshua Koros 2008 2:23:13 Birhanu Wukaw Zelek 2009 2:27:21 Richard Chelimo 2010 2:19:34 Geoffrey Kiprotich 2011 2:22:46 Peter Kemboi 2012 2:18:51 Richard Kessio 2013 2:15:59 Getachew Asfaw* 2014 2:16:45 Teklu Deneke 2015 2:22:21 Teklu Deneke 2016 2:21:40 Anthony Migliozzi 2017 2:23:39 Blair Teal 2018 2:26:25 Israel Merkle 2019 2:25:39 Caleb Hoover 2021 2:25:07 Nick Stricklen Year Men’s MastersMarathonChampion 2003 2:45:58 Daniel Dudek 2004 2:45:10 Larry Taylor 2005 2:40:56 Damon Blackford 2006 2:37:31 John Piggott 2007 2:35:58 John Piggott 2008 2:32:40 Sergey Kaledin 2009 2:31:51 Sergey Kaledin 2010 2:29:13 Sergey Kaledin 2011 2:38:06 Andrew Musuva 2012 2:28:24 Sergey Kaledin 2013 2:32:04 Esteban Vanegas 2014 2:23:44 Richard Kessio* 2015 2:40:58 Esteban Vanegas 2016 2:44:00 Francesco Arato 2017 2:43:05 Dustin Sprague 2018 2:53:27 Orinthal Striggles 2019 2:46:08 Scott Davis 2021 2:42:44 Brian Polen ** The men’s Half Masters record was set in 2017 by Kevin Castille – 1:05:16. *Record Holders Year Women’s Marathon Open Champion 2003 3:13:21 Brenda Bowden 2004 2:40:17 Elena Orleva 2005 2:39:09 Maria Portilla* 2006 2:55:23 Leteyesys Berhe 2007 2:52:31 Melissa Rittenhouse 2008 2:57:56 Sarah Plaxton 2009 2:51:59 Hirut Mandefro 2010 2:42:33 Ludmila Stepanova 2011 2:45:57 Becki Michael 2012 2:55:09 Shanna Ailes Istnick 2013 2:39:18 Ludmila Stepanova 2014 2:42:53 Tezata Dengersa 2015 2:39:45 Irina Alexandrova 2016 2:51:34 Becki Spellman 2017 2:52:29 Emma McCarron 2018 2:51:11 Grace McCarron 2019 2:47:27 Elizabeth Gleason 2021 3:18:45 Teresa Ferguson Year Women’s Marathon Masters Champion 2003 3:20:02 Michelle Mueller 2004 3:11:06 Shelagh Sweeney 2005 3:01:14 Laura Murphy 2006 3:17:28 Karen Collins 2007 2:56:43 Elena Paramonova 2008 3:13:18 Connie Gardner 2009 2:53:04 Elena Paramonova 2010 2:49:52 Elena Paramonova* 2011 3:03:54 Tracy Wollschalger 2012 3:04:34 Kristy Kenna 2013 3:05:20 Kristy Kenna 2014 3:04:13 Kristy Kenna 2015 2:58:10 Beth Woodward 2016 3:11:18 Teresa Ferguson 2017 3:09:46 Dolores Valencia 2018 2:57:31 Shanna Ailes Istnick 2019 3:04:42 Teresa Ferguson 2021 3:18:45 Teresa Ferguson Year Men’s Half Marathon Open Champion 2007 1:09:47 Matthew Folk 2008 1:15:09 Mike Hansen 2009 1:13:02 Dustin Meeker 2010 1:06:48 Andrew Carnes 2011 1:10:56 Michael Capriolo 2012 1:07:01 Philip Lagat 2013 1:05:38 Ryan Kienzle 2014 1:05:56 Philani Buthelezi 2015 1:03:58 Nicholas Too* 2016 1:08:02 Ryan Kienzle 2017 1:05:16 Kevin Castille 2018 1:06:54 Michael Iacofano 2019 1:07:09 Nathaniel Orndorf 2021 1:08:03 Jeremiah Fitzgerald Year Men’s Half Marathon Masters Champion** 2007 1:22:44 Pete Jendre 2008 1:18:46 Bob Flajnik 2009 1:17:31 Dan Sparks 2010 1:17:20 Jeff Day 2011 1:21:28 Brian Mazur 2012 1:15:39 John Piggott 2013 1:15:31 John Piggott 2014 1:16:30 Jason Newport 2015 1:08:45 Richard Kessio 2016 1:17:34 Bradley Prather 2017 1:15:08 Jason Lafave 2018 1:16:57 Bradley Prather 2019 1:16:38 Aaron Usher 2021 1:25:19 David Stewart
Akron Marathon • 20 Years 23 *Record Holders PRIZE MONEY & AWARDS MARATHON* Open Men Open Women Masters Men Masters Women 1st $2,500 $2,500 $500 $500 2nd $1,500 $1,500 $375 $375 3rd $1,000 $1,000 $250 $250 HALF MARATHON* Open Men Open Women Masters Men Masters Women 1st $1,000 $1,000 $400 $400 2nd $750 $750 $300 $300 3rd $500 $500 $200 $200 Age Group Awards Top three male and female finishers in all age categories will receive recognition awards: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+ You can win only one award Awards will be mailed 4-6 weeks post-race Age Group Awards Top three male and female finishers in all age categories will receive recognition awards: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+ . You can win only one award Awards will be mailed 4-6 weeks post-race The top three teams in the following categories will receive awards: Men’s Team Relay, Women’s Team Relay, Mixed Team Relay, Men’s Masters Team Relay, Women’s Masters Team Relay and Mixed Masters Team Relay Awards will be mailed 4-6 weeks post-race *Additional prize money incentives awarded to top three male and female finishers in the Ohio Resident Division regardless of age as well as cumulative cash incentives will be given to all runners who set a new event record *Cumulative cash incentives will be given to all runners who set a new event record TEAM RELAY Year Women’s Half Marathon Open Champion 2007 1:27:47 Colleen Tate 2008 1:26:24 Mandy Yates 2009 1:23:56 Nicole Camp 2010 1:17:56 Mandy Yates 2011 1:28:18 Brandi Howard 2012 1:17:57 Dorcus Chesang 2013 1:14:22 Jessica Odorcic 2014 1:17:05 Kelsi Nutter 2015 1:14:18 Hellen Jepkurgat* 2016 1:18:25 Maureen Lemon 2017 1:20:09 Elizabeth Weiler 2018 1:17:43 Becki Spellman 2019 1:18:32 Sarah Horbol 2021 1:20:53 Becki Spellman Year Women’s Half Marathon Masters Champion 2007 1:33:51 Nancy Chong 2008 1:35:53 Michele Dewit 2009 1:37:36 Deb Deren 2010 1:35:25 Beth Darmstadter 2011 1:32:23 Marlene Bloomfield 2012 1:28:30 Josephine Weeden 2013 1:32:39 Rosalie Franek 2014 1:28:43 Gwen Frederickson 2015 1:25:29 Brenda Hodge* 2016 1:29:49 Michelle Farr 2017 1:26:19 Beth Woodward 2018 1:31:02 Michelle Farr 2019 1:26:33 Michelle Bertenthal 2021 1:37:30 Leslie Owen
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