FirstEnergy Akron Marathon


Akron, Ohio, USA	September 27, 2025	Registration Open

One of 3-part race series, the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon is an annual event held in Akron in the month of September every year since the year 2003. The event offers a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Team Relay as well as Kids Fun Run. It is considered a challenging course taking the participants through Akron’s historic landmarks and scenic neighborhoods
The course is a USATF Certified Course and is a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon.

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Race Categories, Dates, Registration, Eligibility & Fees

	Marathon	Marathon Relay	Half Marathon	Kids Fun Run
Distance	42.2km	42.2km	21.1km	1.6km
Race Date	September 27, 2025	September 27, 2025	September 27, 2025	September 26, 2025
Start Time	7:00 am **	7:00 am	7:00 am	6:00 pm
Eligibility Criterion	16 years & above	12 year & above	14 years & above	12 years & Under
Fees	$105 & Up	$50 & Up (per member)	$85 & Up	Free
Registration	Register here	Register here	Register here	Register here
Expo Details	Venue: John S. Knight Center, 77 East Mill Street, Akron, Ohio Date & Timings: Sep 26, 2025 (11am – 7pm)

**Wheelchair division starts at 6:59 am

Route / Course Map

Information about the course maps & other details for the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon 2025 is detailed below

	Marathon/ Marathon Relay	Half Marathon	Kids Fun Run
Course Map (Google)	FM Course Google Map	HM Course Google Map	—
Course Map (Garmin)	FM Course Garmin Map	HM Course Garmin Map	—

The FirstEnergy Akron Marathon routes are OUT & BACK course with the below mentioned Start and Finish points:

	Start Point	Finish Point
Marathon/ Relay/ Half Marathon	Akron Art Museum, 1 S High Street, Akron	Lock 3, 200 S Main Street, Akron
Kids Fun Run	Downtown Akron	Lock 3, 200 S Main Street, Akron

Prize Money

Information about the prizes/ awards for the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon 2025 is detailed below

	1^st Prize	2^nd Prize	3^rd Prize
MARATHON
Marathon Open division	$ 2500	$ 1500	$ 1000
Marathon Masters division	$ 500	$ 375	$ 250
Ohio Resident Division	$ 750	$ 500	$ 250
HALF MARATHON
Half Marathon Open division	$ 1000	$ 750	$ 500
Half Marathon Masters division	$ 400	$ 300	$ 200

Other than above, the following incentives are also awarded in the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon

	Incentives
Marathon
Open Course record	$ 500
Masters Course record	$ 500
Wheelchair Division – First place	Award Plaque
Half Marathon
Open Course record	$ 500
Masters Course record	$ 500

Points to Note for Prize Purse
– Awards are equal for Male and Female participants
– Awards are reserved only for citizens of USA
– All Overall and Master’s awards are based on Gun Time, not Chip Time.
– Athletes can only be eligible for prize money in the event in which they are registered for.
– Participants CAN win more than one award where prize money is attached (e.g. eligible winner can double dip into overall AND Masters division).
– Overall and Master’s winners will be removed from Age Group Awards.
– The top 3 Male and Female Marathon and Half Marathon finishers in all age categories will receive recognition awards. You can win only one award.
– Top 3 overall non -binary finishers (based on chip time)Will receive an award
– Wheelchair : Top finishers in each division will receive an award
– Top 3 Relay teams are also awarded (Male/ Female/ Mixed)- both Open & Masters Division

2024 and Earlier Edition Results/ Photos

Results

Photos

Check Photos for FirstEnergy Akron Marathon 2024

Important Points

Transfer: Registration fees is transferrable to another person up to 45 days prior to the event date.
Refund/ Deferment: No refund or deferment allowed. If you have purchased registration insurance, you can file a claim for refund with the registration insurance company
Elite/ seeded athletes: Enhanced experience & complimentary entry is provided to qualified elite/seeded athletes.
Wheelchair Division: Only Push-Rim racing chairs are allowed. Handcycles are not allowed
Race Packet/ Bib collection: In case participant is unable to pick up their own race packets, they can authorize another person to pick up participant packet. The proxy must be able to verify runner’s registration information. No packet pick up is available on race day
Non permitted items: Pets, skateboards scooters, bicycles, roller blades, strollers, baby joggers, baby carriers or any other types of vehicles (other than official race vehicles) are not allowed
Head phones: Yes- they are allowed but runners must be aware of their surroundings and be courteous of those around them. Participants vying for prize money/overall awards are not permitted to wear headphones during the race.
Corrals: Runners would be released in waves. There would be a total of 8 corrals with first 2 corrals for Elite & Seeded Athletes. The remaining 6 corral are assigned based on the timings submitted during registration
Aid stations: Water & Sports drinks would be available at all aid stations. Gels would also be available at limited aid stations.
Other facilities: Portable toilets and medical aid would also be available along the course
Relay distance & start locations:
Leg #1: Starts at 1 S High St. and is 7 miles
Leg # 2: Starts at 300, Spicer St., InfoCision Stadium and is 5.4 miles
Leg #3: Starts at 30, N. Main St, Main St. and is 4.6 miles
Leg # 4: Starts at 1300 Sand Run Pkwy and is 4.4 miles
Leg # 5: Starts at 1565 Fairfax Road and is 4.8 miles
Pacers are available who will pace groups of runners
Time limit applicable on the course for after which the course is thrown open to normal traffic
-Full Marathon –6 hrs 30 min
– Half Marathon -3 hrs 30 min

Contact Information

Phone: 1.877.375.2786
Email: info@akronmarathon.org
Address: 155 E. Voris St.Akron, Ohio 44311
Website: https://www.akronmarathon.org/

FirstEnergy Akron Marathon – 2025 Registration & 2024 Results

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