Akron Marathon

The marathon begins in downtown Akron, with runners lining up beside the Akron Art Museum on High Street. The start is marked by an immediate uphill, making pacing critical as participants tackle an increase in elevation before easing into a downhill during the opening mile. The downtown setting offers a blend of commercial and historic architecture, and early miles take runners past a range of Akron landmarks and businesses on Main Street.\n\nRolling terrain defines much of the initial section,