Akron Half Marathon
Akron Half Marathon delivers a downtown Ohio tour with early climbing, a faster closing five miles and a major finish-line atmosphere each September.
Quick facts
- Most of the roughly 445 feet of gain lands in the first eight miles
- Only about 100 feet of climbing remains over the closing five
- Downtown finish with full race-weekend support
- Separately timed within Akron's signature fall race weekend
About the Akron Half Marathon
Akron's half reaches its twentieth running in 2026 and is separately timed within the city's signature fall race weekend. It offers the large-event experience without treating half runners as an afterthought to the marathon.
Course
The course is not flat: most of its roughly 445 feet of gain comes in the first eight miles. Only about 100 feet remain over the closing five, giving patient runners a chance to finish faster downtown.
Race-day weather
Late September in northeast Ohio often brings good running temperatures, but warm sun, rain or humidity remain possible. The early hills will raise effort even when conditions feel cool.
Past Akron Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | — | Results available | Open results |
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Akron Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Akron Half Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Akron Half Marathon. The most recent running was on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
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