11th Running of the Akron Marathon

Volunteers are needed for the 11^th running of the Akron Marathon on Saturday, September 28, 2013.  Each year since 2003 the Akron Marathon has hosted an international, world-class marathon, half marathon and team relay race the last Saturday in September.  We have made it our mission to promote health and fitness and bring national attention to the greater Akron area.  Volunteers are essential to the success of our event and are vital in providing a safe, organized and fun race.  As volunteers for the Akron Marathon, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to your community, to meet new people and to share your skills and talents.  The truth is that it’s the volunteers who make the race such a wonderful experience for the runners!

We are looking for groups, as well as individuals, to volunteer on either Friday, September 27, 2013 at the Health & Fitness Expo, or on race day, Saturday, September 28, 2013.  Opportunities to volunteer on race day include:  course support, finish line and Kids Fun Run.  We will also need three to four groups to direct runners along key points of our course.  If your group is interested in working together at these key points, please contact  aantonucci@akronmarathon.org.  To register to volunteer, please visit www.akronmarathon.org and visit the Volunteer page under the Community tab.  Volunteer group leaders can also contact the marathon office at 330-434-2786.  

All volunteers are encouraged to attend one of the following volunteer trainings: 

Wednesday, September 18, 2013	Saturday, September 21, 2013
6:30 p.m. Mason Park Community Learning Center 700 East Exchange Street Akron, Ohio 44306 330-375-2821 Red Cross Training at 5:30 p.m.	9:30 a.m. Mason Park Community Learning Center 700 East Exchange Street Akron, Ohio 44306 330-375-2821 Red Cross Training at 10:30 a.m.

Please consider getting involved in this exciting event!

www.akronmarathon.org