It's that time of year again, when the marathon runners take to the streets of Akron. This extraordinary race has exploded in popularity, beginning just three years ago and today attracting runners from all over the world. You can be a part of the action this year— if you're lucky enough to have the marathon run through your neighborhood, that is— or you can see it all on Time Warner Cable and our website! The marathon at a glance: Official Road Runner Akron Marathon Site Race Course Flythrough video Marathon course map

Road Runner Akron Marathon Live WebCams Note: Webcam links will go live at 7:30 am on Saturday, Sept. 30th for the Fourth Annual Road Runner Akron Marathon. Watch Race Day Action... right from our website! Our five webcams have been placed along the marathon route, stationed at the four relay handoff points and at the finish line. Check the racers' progress by clicking on your choice of camera view below. Wilbeth Rd: Handoff One Firestone Park residents get a great look at the end of the first leg of the race. Marathoners run through beautiful residential neighborhoods, winding through to Brown Street and the way back toward the heart of downtown Akron. Brown St: Handoff Two At the top of a long, gradual hill the runners will come upon relay handoff point number two. Runners at this point have reached the outer University of Akron campus area, which they will cross on their 26.2-mile run. Sand Run: Handoff Three This scenic parkway provides the perfect backdrop for the third relay handoff point. Marathoners and relay runners will travel from this point south-westward through the wooded park, making their way upward out of the valley at Revere Road. Revere Rd: Handoff Four At the top of a long uphill stretch and situated on Revere Road, just north of Fairlawn Country Club, lies handoff number four. Marathoners at this point are fighting fatigue and preparing for their final charge down Market St., driving for the finish line. The exciting race finish takes place inside Canal Park Stadium, halfway between home plate and first base. Unlike other types of races, marathon finishes go on and on. Running a marathon isn't easy— and everyone can't come out the winner— but the look on the faces of each runner crossing the finish line tells a story of victory that's worth seeing firsthand. Spectators are welcome to watch from the stands as each exciting finish unfolds; runners compete against their own endurance, competitors and the clock. Wilbeth Rd. Handoff Five Think you have what it takes to run a relay segment, or even the entire 26.2 mile race course? Registration for next year's event begins soon after the end of this year's... and registrants can sign up for the race up until the Expo. See the official marathon registration page for more details.

Road Runner Course Fly-Through Video See what the runners see on race day! This video was filmed just before the start of the race, giving the illusion of a helmet cam on the lead runner. Everything is as the runners see it at the beginning of the race: the Akron city streets, the watering stations and of course the cheering crowds ready for action. Hit the "Play" arrow below to watch the same high-speed course video presented on DVD to all the marathon runners by Time Warner Cable! ...or click here to watch in a new window. Note: Streaming TV coverage requires the Windows Media Player.

Time Warner Cable television coverage Watch the marathon live on Time Warner Cable position 17, race day Sept. 30 between 10:30 and 11:30 am. We'll cover the race finishes and standings, as well as provide coverage of the course and interviews with race personnel and officials. Marathon replays Missed the race day action? No problem... watch the coverage in its entirety on Time Warner Cable position 23, during one of the following three replay events: Sunday, Oct. 1st 12:00 am Monday, Oct. 2nd 2:00 pm Tuesday, Oct. 3rd 2:00 pm

The Expo FINAL INSTRUCTIONS - click here for very important information regarding race and related activities. Health and Fitness Expo at the University of Akron Athletics Field House - click here for details on the Expo and mandatory packet pick up. One of the highlights of this year's Expo will be presentations by Dr. Pamela Peeke, Chief Medical Correspondent for Nutrition and Fitness for Discovery Health Channel. Dr. Peeke is a nationally recognized physician, scientist and expert in the field of nutrition, metabolism, stress and fitness. She is an assistant clinical professor of medicine at the University of Maryland 's School of Medicine , and has authored several best-selling books. Dr. Peeke will make two, half-hour presentations during the Expo, at 2:30 and 4:30 PM. Between presentations, she will have a book signing at the Time Warner Cable booth.   Road Closings Here is the schedule of street closings. Need to change a Relay Team Member? Download the form here. Looking for fun things to do in Akron before or after the race?  Visit the downtownakron.com website. Still bored?  Make reservations for the Aladdin Ball, Saturday, September 30, 2006 at the Sheraton Suites in Cuyahoga Falls.  It is a Key West/Jimmy Buffett theme party.  If you have any questions, you can reach Jim at:  330-864-1144.