Akron Marathon Partners with Panera Bread as an Official Training Partner

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Marathon is pleased to announce a partnership with Panera Bread as an official Training Partner through its Eat-Live-Run promotion. Runners can kick-off their training for the Akron Marathon on the right foot by visiting their local Panera Bread Café where they will receive an Official Training Program and special registration offer from June 4 – 19.

Panera Bread will also feature an Official Training Menu and offer a $3 off You Pick Two coupon for runners to use after the race.

"The Akron Marathon is thrilled to partner with Panera Bread," said Anne Bitong, executive director. "Our partnership highlights the importance of proper training and nutrition. We hope many of our runners will take advantage of picking up the training information while visiting their local cafés for lunch or that post-run cup of coffee."

Cara Sutch, Regional Marketing Director, added, "We are proud to support the Akron Marathon through the Eat-Live-Run campaign and promote healthy choices and lifestyles in our communities."

The Akron Marathon includes four events: the full marathon, the half-marathon, the five-person team relay and the kids fun run.

Through these events, the Akron Marathon has grown by more than 10,000 participants since its inaugural event in 2003.

The 11th edition Akron Marathon, presented by Time Warner Cable, will be held Saturday, September 28, 2013. Registration is available at akronmarathon.org  

About the Akron Marathon
The Akron Marathon, presented by Time Warner Cable, is organized by the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation, a nonprofit group that is dedicated to promoting health and fitness.

Additional information on the Akron Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay is available at akronmarathon.org or by calling (330) 434-2RUN (2786).