¾«¶«Ó°Òµ2018 , which includes a marathon, half-marathon and team relay, will be held in downtown Akron on Saturday, Sept. 29,
¾«¶«Ó°Òµevent will celebrate heroes of all kinds, including the doctors, nurses and courageous patients at Akron Children’s Hospital. Kent State University, a Hero Zone sponsor for this year's event, is honored and excited to sponsor Wonder Girl Layla Popik. Layla, a patient at Akron Children’s Hospital, is 10 years old and was born in China with achondroplasia. She was brought to the United States when she was eight years old.
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ will host a booth along the marathon route and offer giveaways and other ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ information. Join us as we celebrate all of the heroes and cheer for all of the runners.