June 26, 2027
Every journey begins with a step. The ACME Fresh Market Foundation 8K & 1 Mile brings runners, walkers, families and friends together to kick off the Akron Marathon Race Series and celebrate the simple joy of getting moving.
Whether it’s your first start line or another milestone along the way, this is a chance to build healthy habits, share the experience with the people around you and keep moving toward what comes next. For 25 years, Akron has moved together—and we’re just getting started.
August 14, 2027
Put yourself to the test on one of the most distinctive courses in the Akron Marathon Race Series. The Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K kicks off on Goodyear’s iconic Test Track before taking runners through the company’s historic Akron campus and out into the surrounding community. It’s a unique course that celebrates Goodyear’s legacy while giving you a chance to see how far you’ve come and discover what you can do next.
Every mile is another step in a lifelong pursuit of strength, health and personal progress. Bring your family, bring your goals and keep moving forward on the Blue Line.
September 25, 2027
For 25 years, the Blue Line has carried runners through the heart of Akron—connecting neighborhoods, families, friends and generations along the way. The FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay is the culmination of the Race Series, but it doesn’t have to be the end of the journey.
Choose your distance, run your race and celebrate how far you’ve come surrounded by a community moving with you. Every finish line is another starting point on the road to a healthier, more connected life.
Half-Marathon/Full Marathon/Team Relay
