Goodyear Half Marathon

Akron, Ohio

Saturday, August 10, 2019

On Saturday, August 10, 2019 I race walked the Goodyear Half Marathon in Akron, Ohio.  The race started and ended at the International Headquarters of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Corporation.  The course was on city roads that were completely closed to traffic and friendly police officers were stationed at every intersection to control traffic.  There were almost no flat areas on the course; however, there were also no challenging hills.  A six inch wide blue line was painted along the entire side of every road to mark the course.  I really appreciate how easy the course was to follow.  Water/Electrolyte stations were located and were manned by plenty of friendly enthusiastic efficient volunteers to take care of the needs of the 848 finishers in the half marathon and the 1335 finishers in the 10K. I never heard of the electrolyte drink but it tasted okay.  Every station had water first and electrolyte second and consisted of several tables to help eliminate crowding.  The weather was mostly cloudy with gentle or no breeze and a temperature that varied from 62 to 71 degrees.  The event was extremely well organized and fun with a finisher’s medal in the shape of a small tire.  This is the second time that I have done the Goodyear Half Marathon and I look forward to again doing the event next year.

Packet Pick-up

The Finish Area

Before the race

After the race

Randall Riley

Heather Black

Michael Varga

Chester "Southernmost Walker" Kalb

Laurie Weiner

Scott Hackel