Akron Life September 2022

2013  Awarded the Summit of Sustainability Award in the Nonprofit/Community category for our greening efforts  Fastest Marathon Time in Ohio (GetachewAsfaw – 2:15:59)  Honored Creigh Kelley as our Ambassador Award recipient 2014  Generated an economic impact of $6.2 million dollars in the Greater Akron area  Earned Gold Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport for event greening efforts  Honored Joan Benoit Samuelson as our Ambassador Award recipient

2017  Named one of the best “Mid-Sized Marathons” by findmymarathon.com  Celebrated 15 years on the Blue Line  Purchased permanent office space in downtown Akron

2020  Held first virtual race dubbed the Blue Line Remix

2021  Returned to in-person racing  Returned to downtown start  New finish at Lock 3

 Honored Kara Goucher as our Ambassador Award recipient

2018  Sold-out the

2016  Selected as one of the “50 US Road Races To Attempt In Your Lifetime” by HolidayLettings  Collectively raised more than $425,000 for Akron Children’s Hospital through the support of sponsors and runners  Honored Meb Keflezighi as our Ambassador Award recipient  Honored Frank Shorter as our Ambassador Award recipient 2015  Added the Akron Marathon Race Series  Generated a combined economic impact of $8.2 million dollars in the Greater Akron area

First 2 Races in the Race Series  Selected as a 2018 Marathon Maniacs Signature Race Series event  Honored Deena Kastor as our Ambassador Award recipient 2019  Sold out the First 2 Races in the Race Series  Became the world’s first sensory inclusive marathon, thanks to a partnership with KultureCity  Start Line for the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & TeamRelay moved to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens  Selected as a runner-up in RaceRaves poll for Best Half Marathons in the U.S.  Honored Desiree Linden as our Ambassador Award recipient

2022  Celebrating 20-Years with a $400,000 fundraising campaign to sustain the race for generations to come

Akron Marathon • 20 Years 17