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B.A.A. Half Marathon® Registration is Now Closed                 Third and final event of the 2015 B.A.A. Distance Medley, held on October 11, quickly reached its field size limit of 8,500 entrants   BOSTON ‰ÛÒ The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced that registration for the 15th B.A.A. Half Marathon, presented …

Running Legends Joan Benoit Samuelson and Deena Kastor Return to Chicago with Sights Set on New Challenges 2015 Race Will Mark 30 Years Since Samuelson’s Historic American Record and 10 Years Since Kastor’s First Major Marathon Win   (Meb, Joan, Frank Shorter and Deena at the 2012 US Olympic Trials …

2015 B.A.A. Half Marathon® Registration Opens Wednesday, July 15   60% of available entries will be filled through random selection process beginning on July 15.   BOSTON ‰ÛÒ The 15th annual B.A.A. Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 11, beginning and ending at Boston‰Ûªs iconic Franklin Park. Having …

BOSTON MARATHON FUNDRAISING REMAINS STRONG AFTER RECORD YEAR $28.3 Million Raised BOSTON, July 7, 2015‰ÛÓParticipants running on behalf of more than 200 non-profit organizations raised $28.3 million for charity this year in the 119th running of the Boston Marathon.  The overall total includes $15.6 million raised through the Boston Athletic …

WHAT WOULD PRE THINK? A REFLECTION ON THE STATE OF THE SPORT By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2015 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission) EUGENE, Ore. (29-Jun) -- The four-day USA National Track & Field Championships have now come and gone, full of excitement and controversy. Many …

CENTROWITZ, COBURN VICTORIOUS ON THIRD DAY OF USA OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS By David Monti (@d9monti) and Chris Lotsbom (@chrislotsbom) (c) 2015 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission)   PHOTO: Stephanie Garcia (right) leads Emma Coburn (hurdling), Leah O’Connor (blue uniform) and Ashley Higginson in the final of the …

COBURN LEADS STRONGEST STEEPLECHASE FIELD IN USA CHAMPIONSHIPS HISTORY By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2015 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission) EUGENE,OR, USA (24-Jun) -- There's an old adage that says a rising tide lifts all boats. That metaphor could be used to describe the women's 3000m …

Mile wire #11-06-15: USA 1500m Championships Previews SANTA BARBARA, Calif. ‰ÛÒ The Mile wire is a regular update on the best stories, exclusive interviews and everything Mile-related. BBTM 2015 USA Outdoor Championships: Women‰Ûªs 1500m By Bring Back the Mile The Women’s 1500m 1st round heats are set for Friday, June …

55th Northeast Delta Dental Mount Washington Road Race          ·        Joe Gray doubles up with 2nd fastest time at Mt. Washington ·        Kim Dobson returns to the mountain with a bang ·        Colorado runners shine again ·        Freeman, Sandahl repeat as first New Hampshire finishers    Pinkham Notch, …

New York Road Runners Celebrates National Running Day on Wednesday, June 3, Across the Five Boroughs   New Yorkers of all ages and abilities to participate in group runs and walks, water stations in parks, giveaways, and more   NYRR‰Ûªs Flagship National Running Day event‰ÛÓthe Mighty Milers Fun Run‰ÛÓis NYRR‰Ûªs …