The 9th annual Akron Marathon has wrapped up for another year.
The event has grown from 3.000 runners in 2003 to over 14,000 runners this year. Runners from Northeast Ohio and across the country participated in this year's Marathon, Half-Marathon, Team relay and kids races.
SEE how your runner did in this year's race listings
Fans lined the sidewalks in Downtown Akron to see the runners pass on Broadway, South High and Main Streets. Bands from Ellet, Garfield, St. Vincent-St. Mary High Schools urged runners on, singers from Kenmore were on hand, along with a gentleman in the Firestone Park area who kept playing 'Charge" on his trumpet.
Inside Canal Park, the atmosphere was like a college football game was being played. The seats were filled with fans greeting the runners as they entered the stadium. Plus a live band kept the energy level at a fever pitch.
Robert Lisy of Macedonia finished the Marathon in a time of 3 hours 18 minutes. He said he enjoys running the Marathon course.
The Men's Marathon was won by Peter Kemboi of Kenya, now training in Hebron, Kentucky in a time of 2 Hours 22 minutes. David Petrak of Cuyahoga Falls was second in 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The Women's Marathon was won by Becki Michael of Akron in a time of 2 hours and 45 minutes.
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From a press release issued by the race, a list of some of the key winners and times:
More than 13,000 participants, 3,000 volunteers and more than 100,000 spectators lined the streets of Akron, Ohio, Saturday to take part in the Ninth Annual Akron Marathon, presented by Time Warner Cable. Participation level set a record for the Akron Marathon for the ninth year in a row.
Marathon events include the Full Marathon, presented by Time Warner Cable; Half Marathon, presented by Acme Fresh Markets; 5-Person Team Relay, presented by Novo Nordisk and the Kids Fun Run.
Full Marathon
The following information summarizes the top finishers of the Men’s Full Marathon:
Place Bib # Time Name Age Hometown
1 41 2:22:46 Peter Kemboi 31 Hebron, KY
2 5 2:30:27 David Petrak 22 Cuyahoga Falls, OH
3 11 2:34:48 Jason Leonard 22 Coatesville, PA
The winner, Peter Kemboi, is originally from Keyna and now lives and trains in Kentucky.
The following information summarizes the top finishers of the Women’s Full Marathon:
Place Bib # Time Name Age Hometown
1 F2 2:45:57 Becki Michael 28 Bellbrook, OH
2 F6 3:00:56 Shanna Ailes 33 Kent, OH
3 F8 3:02:51 Lizzie Jesko 25 Salem, OH
Half Marathon
The following information summarizes the top finishers of the Men’s Half Marathon:
Place Bib # Time Name Age Hometown
1 11261 1:10:56 Michael Capriolo 27 Akron, OH
2 10004 1:11:19 Thomas Adam 25 Charlottesville, VA
3 11389 1:13:00 Jeremy Huth 32 Kent, OH
The following information summarizes the top finishers of the Women’s Half Marathon:
Place Bib # Time Name Age Hometown
1 14658 1:28:18 Brandi Howard 27 Canton, OH
2 14770 1:30:02 Sarah Perez 28 Akron, OH
3 14268 1:30:03 Meghann Smith Featherstun 28 Kent, OH
Full Marathon Masters Division
The following information summarizes the top finishers of the Men’s Full Marathon Masters Division
Place Bib # Time Name Age Hometown
1 50 2:38:06 Andrew Musuva 41 Santa Fe, NM
2 53 2:38:41 Damon Blackford 46 Akron, OH
3 55 2:47:04 Mark Neff 49 Derwood, MD
The following information summarizes the top finishers of the Women’s Full Marathon Masters Division:
Place Bib # Time Name Age Hometown
1 F51 3:03:54 Tracy Wollschlager 42 Novi, MI
2 F53 3:17:04 Nancy Schubring 51 Novi, MI
3 F57 3:18:38 Kristy Kenna 41 Akron, OH
Full Marathon Wheelchair Division
The following information summarizes the top finishers of the Full Marathon Wheelchair Division.
Place Bib # Time Name Age Hometown
1 100 4:56:38 Joe Booth, Jr. 52 Akron, Oh
Half Marathon Masters Division
The following information summarizes the top finishers of the Men’s Half Marathon Masters Division:
Place Bib # Time Name Age Hometown
1 11457 1:21:28 Brian Mazur 43 Jackson, MI
2 11414 1:22:16 Paul Klein 56 Akron, OH
3 11241 1:24:09 Darris Blackford 48 Columbus, OH
The following information summarizes the top finishers of the Women’s Half Marathon Masters Division
:
Place Bib # Time Name Age Hometown
1 13107 1:32:23 Marlene Bloomfield 45 North Olmsted, OH
2 14085 1;35:48 Sally Price 40 Cuyahoga Falls, OH
3 14267 1:37:03 Stefanie Smith 40 Copley, OH
Marlene Bloomfield had a record time in the Akron Marathon, presented by Time Warner Cable, in the Women's Half Marathon Masters Division.
Team Relay
Nearly 6,000 runners competed in the Team Relay events. The team relays are divided into five relay points, consisting of 3.5-, 5.7-, 6.3-, 2.8- and 7.9-mile legs.
The Men’s Team Relay Winners are as follows:
Place: 1
Team: Second Sole
Time: 2:12:13
Team Members: Ryan Kienzle, Leo Kormanik, Andy Morgan, Mitch Williams, Aiman scullion
Place: 2
Team: Team Cleveland: The Mayor Jackson 5
Time: 2;20:50
Team Members: Stephen Benesh, Aaron Apathy, Chris Fyock, Andrew Riggins, Kyle Komer
Place: 3
Team: Maximum Velocity
Time: 2:28:34
Team Members: Justin Boggs, Joshua Boggs, Jonathan Bolha, Greg Mickel, Trevor Popielec
The Women’s Team Relay Winners are as follows:
Place: 1
Team: Team Iris A
Time: 2:51:35
Team Members: Shannon McConville, Caity Phillips, Kairlyn Chambers, Ellie Hess, Colleen Byrne
Place: 2
Team: No Men Necessary
Time: 2:53:34
Team Members: Amy Hovan, Sabrina Donatelli, Denise Young, Lindsey Zeuch, Kristen Downing
Place: 3
Team: Four Freaky Fast Females
Time: 2:53:57
Team Members: Janet Edwards, Elizabeth Hansen, Elizabeth Hansen, Elizabeth Heier, Laura Pizmoht
The Mixed Team Relay Winners are as follows:
Place: 1
Team: Run MCD
Time: 2:53:50
Team Members: Stephen Bada, Taylor Sowers, Kyrsti Sowers, Andrew Kunkel, Aaron Thornton
Place: 2
Team: Just Jogging
Time: 2:54:39
Team Members: Michael Kayatin, Tina Oelschlager, Mark Oelschlager, Christopher Fontes, Jeff Rovnak
Place: 3
Team: Team Brookside
Time: 3:02:52
Team Members: Theresa Taras, Joseph Taras, Dwight Pulos, Andrew Koehler, Mike Braucher
The Masters Men’s Team Relay Winners are as follows:
Place: 1
Team: Canal Rats
Time: 2:40:33
Team Members: Robert McCarty, Dennis Roberts, Steve Wagner, Michael Lauck, Charles Novak
Place: 2
Team: Walters Carpet Care Team 1
Time: 2:55:12
Team Members: Tom Walters, Rich Kempe, Todd Hanks, Larry Bovo, Stephen Luthern
Place: 3
Team: Aul T Men
Time: 3:06:47
Team Members: James Miller, Rick Shine, Randall Coblentz, Denver Coblentz, Chris Parrish
The Masters Women’s Team Relay Winners are as follows:
Place: 1
Team: Your Moms
Time: 3:13:50
Team Members: Diana Furey, Kellie Johnson, Sharon Shahan, Lisa Rogers, Julia Fiorentino
Place: 2
Team: Strap-It-On
Time: 3:33:54
Team Members: Peggy Melhus, Kimberly Read, Renee Dimeo, Jennifer Black, Diane Hibbard
Place: 3
Team: Team BLTN
Time: 3:56:44
Team Members: Christine Myeroff, Sandra Kornick, Gail Wilkes, June Getzinger, Rose Andrews
The Masters Mixed Team Relay Winners are as follows:
Place: 1
Team: Top 50-2
Time: 3:04:14
Team Members: Ron Disidoro, Jackie Disidoro, John Kelly, Michael Coss, Sharon Yates
Place: 2
Team: FirstEnergy Team 1
Time: 3:08:42
Team Members: Mike Diamond, Paul Carris, Curt Bachus, Lisa Dietz, Steve Bable
Place: 3
Team: Dashin For Don
Time: 3:17:08
Team Members: Brian Cureton, Judy Cureton, Debbie Domer, Vince Russo, Vince Russo
In addition, approximately 1,914 children and parents participated in the Kids Fun Run for those ages 14 and under.
A complete list of race results is available online at www.akronmarathon.org.
The 10th Annual Akron Marathon will be held Saturday, September 29, 2012. Additional information on the Akron Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay is available at www.akronmarathon.org or by calling (330) 434-2786 (2RUN).
