2026 FirstEnergy Akron Half Marathon (20th anniversary)
Race Date
Sep 26, 2026
Location
Akron, OH
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Location
- Akron, Ohio
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
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Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Standout7618 years running
~2,167 finishers a year
growing or steady
38% returning runners
limited extras
runners from 32 states
winner 1:07:54
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
57°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
77%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the 2026 FirstEnergy Akron Half Marathon (20th anniversary)?
The 2026 FirstEnergy Akron Half Marathon (20th anniversary) is held on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Where does the 2026 FirstEnergy Akron Half Marathon (20th anniversary) take place?
It takes place in Akron, Ohio.
What distances does the 2026 FirstEnergy Akron Half Marathon (20th anniversary) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2026 FirstEnergy Akron Half Marathon (20th anniversary) course flat and good for a PR?
The 2026 FirstEnergy Akron Half Marathon (20th anniversary) is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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