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Akron Marathon

Sep 29, 2007

Organizer`s website

Where

Akron, OH, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

September 29, 2007 Saturday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. Joshua Koros 02:28:05

2. David Petrak 02:28:45

3. Jerome Recker 02:28:55

Top 3 Women

1. Melissa Rittenhouse 02:52:29

2. Elena Paramonova 02:56:42

3. Sarah Plaxton 02:59:49

Top 3 Men

1. Joshua Koros 02:28:05

2. David Petrak 02:28:45

3. Jerome Recker 02:28:55

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The University of Akron Health and Fitness Expo presented by First Energy, taking place on Friday, Sept. 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the John S. Knight Center, provides the public with an opportunity to do everything from registering for the Road Runner Akron Marathon, to watching local mascots compete in a race, to meeting running legends, to checking out a new car.

General News

Sep 27, 2007

Akron Marathon Wins Race For 2008 Event

Akron has been chosen to host the 2008 USA Women's 8K Championship. Hosting the women's race helps pad the city's resume when it comes to the possibility of hosting even bigger running events in the future.

General News Beacon Journal

Sep 27, 2007

5th Annual Road Runner Akron Marathon Planning a Weekend Celebration

The Road Runner Akron Marathon, which will celebrate its fifth annual race on Saturday, Sept. 29, is planning a full weekend of events for runners and spectators to enjoy throughout downtown Akron.

General News

Sep 25, 2007

Akron Marathon Keeps Runners On Fast Track With Upgrades

Description of some of the changes taking place in the marathon.

General News Leader Online

Sep 20, 2007