2023 FirstEnergy Akron Marathon Race Series | RESULTS

AKRON, Ohio —

Update:

The results from the 21st FirstEnergy Akron Marathon are in!

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Dylan Garritano (male) and Joanna Line (female) have taken down their respective full marathon vents with times of 2:25:06 and 2.52:03, respectively. 

“The Akron community has once again united in support of the Blue Line,” shared Anne Bitong, president/CEO of the Akron Marathon. “With remarkable race times, the dedication of thousands of volunteers, and the unwavering support of our generous sponsors, we are thrilled with how Akron showed up today!”

The full list of the top three finishers of each race can be seen below.

FULL MARATHON

Male

1. Dylan Garritano, Akron, 2:25:06
2. Ethan Cannon, Minneapolis, MN, 2:28:02
3. Charles Smogoleski, Eaton Rapids, MI, 2:29:12

Female

1. Joanna Line, Hiram, 2:52:03
2. Christina Johnston, Xenia, 2:54:36
3. Ashley Letteney, Rochester, NY, 3:01:15

Master’s Male

1. John Ladesic, Olney, MD, 2:45:35
2. Scott Davis, Carlisle, PA, 2:50:09
3. Ron Hayes, Akron, 2:56:05

Master’s Female

1. Christina Johnston, Xenia, 2:54:36
2. Amanda Fire, Stow, 3:04:00
3. Nicole Gareri-David, Canton, 3:21:42

HALF MARATHON

Male

1. Chad Johnson, Galion, 1:07:10
2. Collin Oswalt, Hutchinson, KS, 1:08:12
3. Luke Hickman, Mentor, 1:08:29

Female

1. Hannah Moulton, Ann Arbor, MI, 1:17:55
2. Andrea Klima, Independence, 1:20:56
3. Jennifer Simmerman, Streetsboro, 1:23:59

Master’s Male

1. Matthias Wilder, Winter Garden, FL, 1:15:46
2. Matthew Yacoub, Northville, MI, 1:15:55
3. Matt Harbert, Kent, 1:21:16

Master’s Female

1. Jennifer Simmerman, Streetsboro, 1:23:59 (New Record)
2. Cheryl Bayart, Cincinnati, 1:28:45
3. Lauren Sajovie, Hudson, 1:30:02

Original Story:

Ready, set, go! 

This upcoming weekend, officials are expecting thousands of runners to take to the streets of Akron to compete in the 21st FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, half marathon and team relays. 

Below is a guide of everything you need to know ahead of the 21st Akron Marathon: 

Friday, Sept. 29

Health and Fitness Expo 

• Location: John S. Knight Center 
• Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

• Packet Pickup 
• Information Booth 
• Speakers & Presentations from the Main Stage 
• Official Race Merchandise Store 
• Expo Vendors 
• Photo Opportunities 
• Runners’ Lounge 

Kid's Fun Run

• Time: 5:30 p.m. 
• Start: Akron Children's Hospital 
• Finish: Canal Park Stadium 
• All children 12 and under are invited to participate in a free 1-mile fun run. All participants will receive a gift, medal and snack. 

Saturday, Sept. 30 

21st 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. – Race Announcements
• 6:59 a.m. – Wheelchair & Push Team Division Start
• 7:00 a.m. – Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay Start

 Finish: 300 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308

• 1:40 p.m. – Course Closes
• 1:45 p.m. – Finisher Festival Closes

Course routes: 

Full Marathon 

Half Marathon 

Team Relays 

Road closures: 

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