(note: this article is in response to Brown University eliminating 11 varsity sports starting in 2021, including men’s track and xc)   By Cutting Men’s Track & Field and Cross Country, Brown Slams the Door Shut on A Dream   Written by Kevin Cooper, Brown ’13   Photo: Kevin Cooper. …

124th Boston Marathon to be Held Virtually Participants encouraged to bring Boston to the world during week of virtual events   Boston 2019, Photo by FitzFoto/NERunner   BOSTON—The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that the 124th Boston Marathon will be held as a virtual event, following Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s …

‘Chaski Challenge’ Offers Running Fans Opportunities for Free Virtual Race, Professional Athlete Broadcast, and Fundraising for Covid-19 Relief Super-stars Sara Hall , Michael Wardian Headline Professional “Festival of Records” Race     Boston, MA – Get ready for the Chaski Challenge – a mass-participation virtual road race welcoming participants from …

One of NER’s all-time favorite races for numerous reasons. Below is last year’s coverage by Greater Lowell RR ace John Barbour… UConn All American Travis Landreth to the right.   Path Less Chosen a Constant for Trav’s Trail Devotees Of the myriad races that raise funds for good causes and …

Boston Athletic Association Recognizes Student-Athletes through Class of 2020 and B.A.A. Honor Roll     B.A.A. Scholastic Mile and Middle School 1K athletes honored     BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association proudly recognizes the B.A.A. Scholastic Mile Class of 2020 and Middle School 1K Honor Roll. Sixty-four middle and …

2020 RACE Cancelled due to concerns surrounding COVID-19:   With a heavy heart, we have decided to cancel the Northeast Delta Dental Mount Washington Road Race this year due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.   Three-time World Mtn. Running Champion and Olympic marathoner Jonathan Wyatt of New Zealand in …

(From the July/Aug 2019 issue of NER. Results are at bottom)     Another Men’s Record Set at Liam Maguire’s Almost 5-Miler   The New England RunnerPuddle Series found a welcome companion in soggy Falmouth on May 5 for the 5th annual Liam Maguire’s Irish Pub Almost 5-Miler (4.9167). Steady …

AJC Peachtree Road Race Moves to Thanksgiving Day in 2020 Planning Underway to Ensure Safety for 51st Running of Iconic Race ATLANTA –May 1, 2020 — Atlanta will celebrate family, fitness and the Founding Fathers this fall as the AJC Peachtree Road Race moves from the Fourth of July to …

As of this moment, the 60th “Run to the Clouds” at Pinkham Notch in Gorham, NH, is still slated for June 20. If postponed, the backup to this date will be August 22. The entire 1,100 runner field, chosen by lottery, is already in place.   One of the most …