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

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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).