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National Interstate 8K & 1 Mile (Akron Marathon Race Series)
National Interstate 8K & 1 Mile (Akron Marathon Race Series) is a 8K and 1 Mile event held in Akron, Ohio. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, June 26, 2027. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- June 26, 2027
- Location
- Akron, OH
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, June 26, 2027
- Location
- Akron, Ohio
- Distances
- 8K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills through downtown Akron
- Registration
- akronmarathon.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: not announced
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — 8K
- Loop course; Road surface; 175 ft gain, 190 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — 1 Mile
- Loop course; Road surface; 23 ft gain, 40 ft loss (official course data)
About the National Interstate 8K & 1 Mile (Akron Marathon Race Series)
The summer kickoff of the Akron Marathon Race Series, this evening 8K and 1-mile event sends thousands of runners through downtown Akron.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; opening leg of the Akron Marathon Race Series; over 2,000 participants
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National Interstate 8K & 1 Mile (Akron Marathon Race Series): common questions
- When is the National Interstate 8K & 1 Mile (Akron Marathon Race Series)?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, June 26, 2027.
- Where is the National Interstate 8K & 1 Mile (Akron Marathon Race Series) held?
- In Akron, Ohio.
- What distances does the National Interstate 8K & 1 Mile (Akron Marathon Race Series) offer?
- 8K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the National Interstate 8K & 1 Mile (Akron Marathon Race Series)?
- About 2,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the National Interstate 8K & 1 Mile (Akron Marathon Race Series)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at akronmarathon.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the National Interstate 8K & 1 Mile (Akron Marathon Race Series)?
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: not announced.
- What time does the National Interstate 8K & 1 Mile (Akron Marathon Race Series) start?
- 7:00 AM EDT.
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