Local Runs and Races

The marquee event of the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series, the Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay presented by FirstEnergy receives a fresh new look for 2019!  Runners will experience an unforgettable start inside the historic grounds of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens before taking an exclusive foot tour of the City of Akron.  The course winds through beautiful West Akron neighborhoods, crosses the iconic All-America bridge into North Hill, takes runners down the all-new Main St. and into the Firestone Park neighborhoods before returning to downtown on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail where a world-class finish inside Canal Park Stadium and popular Finisher Festival on the field awaits!  The redesigned course features a net 150’ drop in the Full and Half Marathon and if that is not enough to excite you, just wait for the thrill of running through Akron Children’s Hospital campus at mile 25!  Join us in 2019 for the re-imagined FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay.

The Fall Running Series consists of weekly fun-themed running races, on weeknights during the month of October, at various locations in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It’s a great time of the year to run and make new friends on the trails! Participation in the Fall Running Series includes awesome swag items, a series finisher medal, and 5 high-energy events with a twist. We’ve got some brand new crazy ideas in the works for this year! The “twist” will be announced just prior to the start of each run. All levels of runners and walkers are welcome — and you don’t have to be the fastest to win!  Bring a flashlight or headlamp if you anticipate walking or running at a more moderate pace. Events will be held regardless of weather conditions.

The Fall Running Series consists of weekly fun-themed running races, on weeknights during the month of October, at various locations in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It’s a great time of the year to run and make new friends on the trails! Participation in the Fall Running Series includes awesome swag items, a series finisher medal, and 5 high-energy events with a twist. We’ve got some brand new crazy ideas in the works for this year! The “twist” will be announced just prior to the start of each run. All levels of runners and walkers are welcome — and you don’t have to be the fastest to win!  Bring a flashlight or headlamp if you anticipate walking or running at a more moderate pace. Events will be held regardless of weather conditions.

The Fall Running Series consists of weekly fun-themed running races, on weeknights during the month of October, at various locations in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It’s a great time of the year to run and make new friends on the trails! Participation in the Fall Running Series includes awesome swag items, a series finisher medal, and 5 high-energy events with a twist. We’ve got some brand new crazy ideas in the works for this year! The “twist” will be announced just prior to the start of each run. All levels of runners and walkers are welcome — and you don’t have to be the fastest to win!  Bring a flashlight or headlamp if you anticipate walking or running at a more moderate pace. Events will be held regardless of weather conditions.

The Fall Running Series consists of weekly fun-themed running races, on weeknights during the month of October, at various locations in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It’s a great time of the year to run and make new friends on the trails! Participation in the Fall Running Series includes awesome swag items, a series finisher medal, and 5 high-energy events with a twist. We’ve got some brand new crazy ideas in the works for this year! The “twist” will be announced just prior to the start of each run. All levels of runners and walkers are welcome — and you don’t have to be the fastest to win!  Bring a flashlight or headlamp if you anticipate walking or running at a more moderate pace. Events will be held regardless of weather conditions.

The Fall Running Series consists of weekly fun-themed running races, on weeknights during the month of October, at various locations in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It’s a great time of the year to run and make new friends on the trails! Participation in the Fall Running Series includes awesome swag items, a series finisher medal, and 5 high-energy events with a twist. We’ve got some brand new crazy ideas in the works for this year! The “twist” will be announced just prior to the start of each run. All levels of runners and walkers are welcome — and you don’t have to be the fastest to win!  Bring a flashlight or headlamp if you anticipate walking or running at a more moderate pace. Events will be held regardless of weather conditions.