AKRON, Ohio — Runners, take your mark! The Akron Marathon Race Series is headed your way this fall.
The 2023 Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health is planned as follows:
- National Interstate 8K & 1 Mile, June 23 & 24, 2023
- Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K, August 12, 2023
- FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, and Team Relay: September 30, 2023
"The Akron Marathon Race Series is organized by the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation, a nonprofit founded in 2002 to promote health and fitness, stimulate the local economy, galvanize the community, and benefit charitable organizations through hosting its world-class marathon and other events," a press release said.
In 2022, more than 10,000 runners were hosted during the marathon. Additionally, this event generated $6 million in economic impact for the Greater Akron area.
"Part of the mission of the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation is to benefit nonprofit and charitable organizations. The Blue Line Charity Partner Program allows nonprofits from the community to use the Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health as a fundraiser. During the 2022 racing season, charity partners raised $360,055 to benefit nonprofits in Greater Akron," the release said.
For more information on the Akron Marathon, click here.
Editor's Note: The following video is from a previous, unrelated report.
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