AKRON, Ohio – The numbers are out and the 2011 Road Runner Akron Marathon boosted the city’s economy by an estimated $5.2 million, the equivalent of creating 45 new jobs, according to an Economic Impact Analysis done by the University of Akron.
“The Akron Marathon is a respected world-class event that draws an increased number of participants each year,” said Shawn Rohlin in a news release, project leader of the marathon study. “This has an incredibly positive impact on the local economy.”
The 2011 marathon attracted 13,046 runners — 8,218 were local and 4,828 were from out of town, another state or country.
Aside from the economic impact, the marathon had a positive impact on the environment. More than three tons of materials were recycled following this year’s race. It’s an amount six times greater than 2010’s event.
The marathon brought in $1.2 million more than the previous race in 2010.
