Press Release - Road Runner Akron Marathon - 9/25/07

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  5th Annual Road Runner Akron Marathon Planning a Weekend Celebration
              Events are ample for runners and spectators

AKRON, Ohio (Sept. 25, 2007) – The Road Runner Akron Marathon, which will 
celebrate its fifth annual race on Saturday, Sept. 29, is planning a full 
weekend of events for runners and spectators to enjoy throughout downtown 
Akron.

Runners of any skill level can compete in the event by running in the full 
marathon, the new half marathon, a 5-person relay or a 2-person relay.  
Through the array of available events, runners are able to choose their 
distances from 3.1, 6.2, 7.6, 10.7, 13.1, 15.5 or 26.2-miles.

For the second year, all runners who complete the full marathon will 
receive a free pair of running shoes.  This year, Brooks Sports will be 
offering a number of male and female shoe styles for runners to choose 
from.

For more information, visit www.akronmarathon.org.


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