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Akron Marathon

Sep 24, 2011

Organizer`s website

Where

Akron, OH, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

September 24, 2011 Saturday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. Peter Kemboi 02:22:46

2. David Petrak 02:30:27

3. Jason Leonard 02:34:48

Top 3 Women

1. Becki Michael 02:45:57

2. Shanna Ailes 03:00:56

3. Lizzie Jesko 03:02:51

Top 3 Men

1. Peter Kemboi 02:22:46

2. David Petrak 02:30:27

3. Jason Leonard 02:34:48

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General News

Dec 22, 2011

Record Number Of Runners Take Part In Arkon Marathon

Over thirteen-thousand runners took part in the ninth annual Akron Marathon and set a record for the ninth year in a row.

General News Akron.com

Sep 29, 2011

Marlington Graduate Michael Is Favorite At Akron Marathon

Becki Michael is the favorite to win this weekend's Akron Marathon. She ran a time of 2 hours 43 minutes and 43 seconds at the 2008 Austin Marathon for her debut at the daunting 26.2 mile race.

General News Canton Repository

Sep 23, 2011

Runners Can Give Back At Akron Marathon

Runners participating in the Akron Marathon can help support veterans and build affordable houses for those in need. Several charitable organizations are benefiting from Akron Marathon race events.

General News Arkon.com

Sep 15, 2011