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(Ed. note:A recent request passed on to us from Ted Corbitt’s son, Gary, reminded us of “The father of American distance running.” After Ted Corbitt’s passing at age 87, we received a bounced issue of NER back in the mail. The name was Ted Corbitt and the address was in …

GLRR ANNOUNCEMENT – Baystate Marathon   Summer is in full swing, and even with the oppressive heat, and the general life changes that we are all still dealing with, I can take a small measure of happiness when I see that GLRR is still showing NO signs of slowing down.  …

(Ed.note: Official release below, and this had to happen. Forget about the global threat from Coronavirus for the moment, how about right here in the US where the South and West are a raging contagion. Chicago, London will be next. Goodbye 2020.)     9-time NYC Marathon winner Grete Waitz …

Photo courtesy of American Trail Running Assoc. founder and executive directorNancy Hobbs,    Congratulations to Colorado’s Joe Gray on being named the “GOAT” Men’s Mountain Runner. Six men and six women were profiled by the World Mountain Running Association with fans then polled to pick a men and women’s winner. …

Dear Brown Community, We have heard clearly from our community over the past couple of weeks that the University’s decision to transition men’s varsity track, field and cross country to club status will have real and lasting implications for efforts to build and sustain diverse and inclusive communities for our …

(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 …

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 …

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 …