It played host to the North American Men's Marathon Relay Championships in its first two years.
The race routes have changed several times since its beginning, and is generally considered a challenging course through Akron's scenic neighborhoods.
In 2015, the Akron Marathon Race Series was launched with the addition of two separate events.
The National Interstate 8k and 1 mile races are held near the University of Akron on the last Saturday in June.
Key: Course record (in bold) Full results for each year are available from Marathon Guide.