AKRON, Ohio — The 2024 FirstEnergy Akron Marathon took place on Saturday, with more than 8,000 athletes and 100,000 spectators present in the Rubber City for the event.
"We’re thrilled with the success of this year's Akron Marathon Race Series, Anne Bitong, president & CEO of the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation, said in a statement. “The energy from the community, the dedication of the participants, and the support from our sponsors–FirstEnergy, Summa Health, and the City of Akron–are what make this event so special. Our mission has always been to promote health, fitness, and community spirit, and it's inspiring to see how the marathon continues to bring people together in pursuit of these goals."
The men's race was won by Aaron Davidson from Flagstaff, Arizona, who posted a time of 2:25:30. Meanwhile, the women's race was won by Maura Lemon of Dayton, who crossed the finish line with an impressive time of 2:52:37, with Grace Barnard from Stow winning the non-binary category with a time of 5:59:35.
The full results from the event can be viewed below.
FULL MARATHON FINAL RESULTS:
MALE OVERALL –
- Aaron Davidson, Flagstaff, AZ, 2:25:30
- Dylan Gearinger, Philadelphia, PA, 2:29:18
- Luke Hickman, Mentor, 2:30:41
FEMALE OVERALL –
- Maura Lemon, Dayton, 2:52:37
- Joanna Line, Akron, 2:53:15
- Macy McRowe, Massillon, 2:56:25
MASTERS MALE –
- Scott Davis, Carlisle, PA, 2:47:04
- Brian Polen, Wooster, 2:53:46
- Michael Gerber, Atlanta, GA, 3:00:35
MASTERS FEMALE –
- Amanda Fire, Stow, 3:11:35
- Tracie Hunter, Whitestown, IN, 3:32:41
- Jennie Swires, Mantua, 3:33:03
NON-BINARY –
- Grace Barnard, Stow, 5:59:35
- Anna Walker, Columbus, 6:12:56
HALF MARATHON FINAL RESULTS:
MALE OVERALL –
- Alec Sandusky, Cincinnati, 1:07:30
- Gavin Glaza, Thornton, CO, 1:09:26
- Chase Hampton, Marysville, 1:10:03
FEMALE OVERALL –
- Alyssa Thomas, Cuyahoga Falls, 1:18:35
- Chelsea Hall, New Albany, 1:19:44
- Jennifer Brewer, St. Marys, WV, 1:20:28
MASTERS MALE –
- Matthias Wilder, Winter Garden, FL, 1:15:51
- Eric Harbison, Glenshaw, PA, 1:18:42
- Matthew Yacoub, Northville, MI, 1:19:21
MASTERS FEMALE –
- Christina Johnston, Xenia, 1:23:04
- Jennifer Simmerman, Streetsboro, 1:26:49
- Becki Spellman, Galloway, 1:30:19
NON-BINARY –
- Emily Donley, Broadview Heights, 2:08:10
- Reilly Smith, Denver, CO, 2:50:30
- Kelli Hayward, Kent, 3:36:06