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In Remembrance of Gloria Ratti Advocate, Pioneer, and Friend     A South Boston native, Gloria (Graceffa) Ratti’s greatest impact on the sport of running – and her proudest work – revolved around the B.A.A.’s Boston Marathon. Gloria’s involvement in the annual April race spanned a variety of roles over …

13 Boston Marathon Champions To Race Historic Fall 125th Boston Marathon The 125th Boston Marathon will make history as the first Abbott World Marathon Major event to offer equal $50,000 course record bonuses across open and wheelchair divisions     BOSTON—The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that 13 Boston …

ATLANTA – Deep and talented fields led to thrilling finishes Sunday morning at the USATF 10 km Championships presented by Toyota, as Sara Hall earned her eleventh USATF Running Circuit title, while Sam Chelanga earned his sixth USATF title.     Race highlights and coverage of the USATF 10 km …

Is the Quad at UMass/Amherst overflowing with revelers? Are the cows mooing in Montgomery, VT? Should be.   Two-thirds of the women’s Olympic 1500 team are New Englanders, members of Team New Balance Boston and graduates of UMass/Amherst and UNH.     In 94-degree heat, VT’s Elle Purrier St. Pierre …

PUMA to become the Official Footwear and Apparel Partner of the Boston 10K for Women, presented by REI Boston-based PUMA pushing the pace in women’s running.   Boston, MA – Conventures, Inc., organizers of the Boston 10K for Women, presented by REI, today proudly introduced PUMA as its official footwear …

Olympians Tuliamuk, Riley and Abdirahman Return to Atlanta-Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race Peachtree to Host U.S. 10km Championship on July 4, 40th Running of Shepherd Center Wheelchair Division       ATLANTA — May 26, 2021 —  Championship road racing returns to Atlanta at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race …

125th Boston Marathon Qualifier Acceptances Announced BOSTON—The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has begun to notify qualified applicants of their acceptance or non-acceptance into the in-person 125th Boston Marathon to be held on Monday, October 11, 2021. Qualifiers who were 7 minutes, 47 seconds (7:47) or faster than the qualifying time …

Des Linden to Race 125th Boston Marathon 2018 champion announced as first member of the John Hancock Professional Athlete Team       BOSTON— Des Linden, the 2018 Boston Marathon champion and two-time Olympic marathoner, today announced that she will compete in the 125th Boston Marathon on Monday, October 11, …

B.A.A. and adidas Extend Official Sponsorship Through 2030 adidas has served as an official sponsor of the Boston Marathon since 1989 BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that the organization has extended its longstanding official sponsorship with adidas through 2030. The Patriots’ Day announcement marks more than …

Boston 10K for Women Welcomes REI Co-op as Presenting Sponsor Forty-fifth running of the all-women’s race returns in October   Boston, MA – Conventures, Inc. today proudly announced a new presenting sponsorship of the Boston 10K for Women with Recreational Equipment, Inc., the nation’s leading outdoor retailer and largest consumer co-op, known …