What to know for the 2022 Akron Marathon: Road closures, livestream, results and more

Thousands of runners will run through various neighborhoods and landmarks in the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay.

There are new events for runners, volunteers, and spectators at the race’s 20th anniversary. Here are a few of the highlights.

• Akron Marathon’s 20-Year Celebration & Blue Jean Bash: This event will take place at the John S. Knight Center at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22. The Blue Jean Bash is the marathon’s largest fundraiser to date with a goal of raising $400,000. Running celebrities Ali Feller, Meb Keflezighi, Bill Rodgers and Kathrine Switzer will be present at the event. Attendees can also look forward to a live auction, live entertainment, open bar, interactive displays and much more. Tickets start at $262.
• 20-Year Museum at theHealth and Fitness Expo: The expo will be at the John S. Knight Center from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23. The 20-Year Museum will highlight race memorabilia through the years and will include interactive displays and photo opportunities.
• Blue Line Celebration Stage at the Health and Fitness Expo: This stage will be in the main exhibit hall of the John S. Knight Center from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23. This event will feature speakers, celebrity runners, yoga classes, and more. A runners lounge will be at the center of the exhibit hall so that they can stretch, get KT taped and relax before the big race. 
• Ali on the Run Show at the Health and Fitness Expo: One of the nation’s most popular sports podcasts is the Ali on the Run Show, hosted by Ali Feller. At some point during the expo, which well be in the John S. Knight Center from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, Feller will host a live podcast with running legends Kathrine Switzer, Bill Rodgers and Meb Keflezighi.

Changes have been made to the course itself. The Half Marathon participants will have a flatter course this year. Lock 3 will host the Finisher’s Festival this time, but the finish line has been moved back to the Civic Theatre. The first wave will start at 7 a.m. and the last wave will start at 7:44 a.m. Runners need to cross the starting line by 7 am.

Marathon experts offer tips for all abilities.

Changes have been made to the marathon policies.

Anne Bitong, president and CEO of the Akron Marathon Charitable Corp., said that since they have more resources than they did a year ago, they are shifting their COVID-19 prevention strategy to one based primarily on personal responsibility. Depending on the community risk level at the time of our event, we may require masking at indoor venues for both participants and volunteers, however, we will not require proof of vaccine or testing.

Marathon racers will still encounter places such as Stanhywet Hall & Gardens and Sand Run Metro Park, while half marathoners will experience the part of the course that includes the North Hill neighborhoods.

Marathon organizers created a map to help runners and spectators navigate the marathon, and for motorists to see how the course’s broad footprint may affect driving plans; bookmark this page for reference on race day

portable restrooms and hydration stations will be placed throughout the course. A 20-year hat will be given to every runner and volunteer.

Local runners score big at a race.

Runners can register on the internet.

On Friday, Sept. 23, there will be an opening for on-site registration at the Health & Fitness expo.

Through Tuesday, volunteers can register online.

Watch a livestream of the 2022 Akron Marathon

There will be a live stream of the event on the Akron Marathon Race Series Facebook page. There was a Saturday.

Where to find 2022 Akron Marathon results

When the race is over, you can find out who finished where.

Users can sort by event on the marathon’s results page. You can look for specific names, bib numbers or hometowns to find runners.

The dates for next year’s Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health have been set.

• National Interstate 8k & 1 Mile: June 24, 2023
• Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k: Aug. 12, 2023
• Kids Fun Run: Sept. 29, 2023
• FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay: Sept. 30, 2023

Roads closed for 2022 Akron Marathon

If you need to know how the marathon will affect your driving route, here’s an overview of what you can expect.

There is a Kids Fun Run on Friday, Sept. 23.

The Kids Fun Run will take place in downtown Akron on Friday, so those heading into the area should be aware of the following.

• South Main Street will be closed between Bowery Street and Buchtel Street starting at 9 a.m.
•  South High Street will be closed between East Mill Street and East Market Street starting at 6:30 p.m.

There is a marathon race on Saturday, September 24.

There are other streets that will close for Saturday’s main event. The Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail and Sand Run Metro Park are popular workout spots.

The Towpath Trail will be closed off from the Mustill Store to North Portage Path in Merriman Valley. The course goes through Sand Run Metro Park to Sand Run Road, a heavily used jogging and walking trail.

Here are road closings first by closing time and then by a race course.

South High Street runs between Martin Luther King Boulevard and Bowery Street.

The All-America Bridge is open for 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. is when North Main Street ends between Olive Street and East Cuyahoga Falls Avenue.

7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. is when Tallmadge Avenue is between North Main Street and Cuyahoga Street.

East Cuyahoga Falls Avenue is open from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.

North Main Street is closed from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

The All-America Bridge is open from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. between North Main Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard.

South Broadway Street is between Exchange Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard.

Market Street is open from 6:55 a.m. to 1:40 pm.

South College Street is between East Market Street and Buchtel Avenue

Between South Main Street and Fir Hill is East Mill Street.

The Fir Hill between South Forge Street and East Buchtel Avenue is open from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

The street is open from Goodkirk Street to Hill Street.

7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. is when the street is between East Thornton Street and East Buchtel Avenue.

Power Street can be found between Brown Street and Spicer Street.

Brown Street is between East Exchange Street and West WilBeth Road.

There is a time between 7:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. on the west side of East Wilbeth Road.

South Firestone Boulevard is open from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

There is a time between 7:30 and 9:15 a.m. on Aster Avenue.

There is a time of 7:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. on Lindenwood Avenue.

The time is 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on North Firestone Boulevard.

South Main Street and East Firestone Boulevard intersect at 7:30 a.m.

South Main Street is open from 7:30 a.m. until 10 a.m.

East Thornton Street is between South Main Street and Grant Street.

7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. is the time between Thornton Street and University Avenue

Between Arc Drive and University Avenue, there is a road called Wolf Ledges Parkway.

University Avenue is open from 7:45 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Hill Street runs between South Forge Street and University Avenue.

7:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. are the hours on East Buchtel Avenue between Hill Street and South College Street.

There is a street between the University of Akron and Wolf Ledges Parkway.

7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. is when Buckeye Street and East Exchange Street intersect.

7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. are the hours on East Exchange Street between Buckeye Street and South Broadway.

North Main Street is between Martin Luther King Boulevard and Market Street.

North Howard Street is between North Main Street and Cuyahoga Street and will be open from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. is when West North Street runs between North Howard Street and North Maple Street.

Merriman Road is open between Treaty Line and North Portage Path.

The path goes between Treaty Line and Merriman Road.

The Sand Run Parkway is open from 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Sand Run Road runs between West Market Street and Smith Road.

The Overwood Road is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

The road is open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

The Fairfax Road is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

There is a bus stop on Rampart Avenue between Fairfax Road and Bond Street.

Castle Boulevard is between Garman Road and Fairfax Road.

The Garman Road is open from 8:40 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Between Mayfair Road and West Market Street, the North Portage Path is open for 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

There is a bus stop between South Main Street and West Market Street.

South Main Street is between Market Street and Mill Street.

The Main Street Broadway exit to I-76 West will be closed from 7:30 a.m to 10 a.m. The Dart Avenue exit is a detour.