• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Akron
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Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K (Akron) Half Marathon

This race edition

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Entry options

2026 edition

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Modelled energy-cost change 0.2% versus flat · net elevation -9 m

Decision summary

Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K (Akron) Half Marathon at a glance

Route ascent
109 m

Lower than 72% of comparable mapped races

Cut-off average pace
9:57/km

3:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
48/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
36 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K (Akron) route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K (Akron), so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K (Akron)?

The Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K (Akron) route has 109 m of ascent, 119 m of descent and an estimated 0.2% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K (Akron) route go?

The Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K (Akron) route starts at Goodyear Proving Grounds test track, Akron and finishes at Goodyear World Headquarters, Akron. Underfoot, expect predominantly paved asphalt and concrete streets, with a start on the Proving Grounds test track. It passes Goodyear Proving Grounds test track, Goodyear World Headquarters, Goodyear Field, Innovation Way and Akron Fulton International Airport. A one-of-a-kind start on the historic Goodyear Proving Grounds test track before the course winds past Goodyear's World Headquarters and campus.

Race character

Scenery

  • Waterfront
  • Countryside
  • Historic
  • City

Atmosphere

  • Community

Terrain

  • Road
  • Trail
Elevation character
Gently Rolling
Technicality
Non Technical
Net elevation
-2 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
1:10:02 (Nick Marino)
Women's course record
1:17:32 (Madeline Dawson)

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Cut-off
3.5-hour (210 minute) time limit for the half marathon.
Qualification status
None

Race day logistics

Medal
All finishers receive a custom finisher medal featuring the Goodyear Blimp and the iconic Clocktower.
Finisher tee
Participants receive a race shirt; half marathon finishers also receive a commemorative finisher gift (custom socks in recent years).

Access and course status

Start
Goodyear Proving Grounds test track, Akron
Finish
Goodyear World Headquarters, Akron

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Predominantly paved asphalt and concrete streets, with a start on the Proving Grounds test track.
Landmarks
Goodyear Proving Grounds test track, Goodyear World Headquarters, Goodyear Field, Innovation Way, Akron Fulton International Airport
Notable features
  • A one-of-a-kind start on the historic Goodyear Proving Grounds test track before the course winds past Goodyear's World Headquarters and campus
  • Nine fluid stations along the half marathon course offering sports drink and water, plus GU Energy Gel and Chews at mile nine
  • an early 6:30 AM start to beat the summer heat

How hilly is the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K (Akron) Half Marathon?

6%86%7%
  • Steep descent 1%
  • Descent 6%
  • Flat 86%
  • Climb 7%
  • Steep climb 1%
Total ascent
109 m
Net elevation
−9 m
GAP factor
0.2%
Longest climb
1,150 m at 2.1%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 22°CTypical temperature
  • 15 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 48Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

Is the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K (Akron) flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 0.2% slower than a flat course, with about 109 m of total ascent.