Shobukhova Wins Women’s World Marathon Major Series; Wanjiru Likely Earns Men’s Series Title with Victory in Chicago CHICAGO – The 33rd running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon today witnessed a record 38,132 participants start the race and 36,159 runners cross the finish line, two defending champions, and a course …
Read More »Talent Laden Field to Compete for $30K at BAA Half
Leading runners in the 10th anniversary of the popular 13.1-mile race. Boston, Mass. ÛÒ The Boston Athletic Association today announced its field of elite athletes for the 10th Annual B.A.A. Half Marathon on Sunday, October 10, 2010. The menÛªs and womenÛªs list, as of today, is attached to this …
Read More »NY Barrister Adler Aces Maine Marathon
Overall top 5 Marathon & Half Marathon winners & top 3 Masters Below. OVERALL MALE MARATHON WINNERS NO. NAME AG TOWN/STATE/COUNTRY OFFICIAL ===== ============== == =================== ======== 2 Jeremy Adler 29 NEW YORK NY USA 2:36:35 4 Marc Gilbertson 41 HYDE PARK VT USA 2:40:49 6 Brennan Galloway 28 GLASTONBURY …
Read More »NYC’s Jeremy Adler Repeats at Maine Marathon
It was 45 degrees with filtered sunlight for the 7:45 am start of the 19th annual Gorham Savings Bank Maine Marathon/Half Marathon & Relay. In the half marathon, former University of Southern Maine runners Nick Wheeler and Mike Bunker went out at a 5:09 pace and had a 2:00 …
Read More »10 Top Moments in BAA Half Marathon History
Ten Days Until the 10th Annual B.A.A. Half Marathon on 10.10.10 B.A.A. counts down 10 highlights from 10 years beginning today. Boston, Mass. ÛÒ In celebration of the 10th Annual B.A.A. Half Marathon presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund, the Boston Athletic Association announced today …
Read More »Chicago Releases Elite Field – Best in its History
2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Features Strongest Elite Field in Event History Deriba Merga and Feyisa Lilesa Round Out Men’s Field McFadden Returns to Defend Wheelchair Title; Van Dyk to Make Chicago Debut CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced its complete 2010 men’s and …
Read More »Olympians Headline Strong European Presence at NYC Marathon
Also Portugal’s Félix, Italy’s Genovese and Console prepare for November 7 race; wheelchair field to feature Switzerland’s Hug, Great Britain’s Woods NEW YORK – (September 27, 2010) – Swiss Olympian, national marathon record holder, and 2010 European Champion Viktor Röthlin and French marathon record holder and ING New York City Marathon …
Read More »Bay to Breakers Bans Alcohol, Floats, Bandits for 100th
Garners support from neighbors, city officials for “Civic Treasure” to ensure fun for everyone (from Running USA Wire) SAN FRANCISCO – The organizer of the Bay to Breakers road race has received support from San Francisco neighborhood groups, San Francisco city hall and police officials for its banning of alcohol …
Read More »Fast Facts on the B.A.A. Half Marathon
Media Advisory: Thursday, September 23, 2010 Fast Facts on the 10th Annual B.A.A. Half Marathon Start Time: 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, 10.10.10 Start and Finish: White Stadium, Boston’s Franklin Park Distance: 13 miles, 176 yards (21.082 Kilometers) Organizer: Boston Athletic …
Read More »Pub Series Tidal Wave Hits ‘Trail to Ale’ 10K
With the Pub Series Grand Finale coming up at Paddy’s on Oct. 17, The Trail to Ale 10K was a joyride for many, a trail of tears (with great scenery) for others. So who’ll be wearing the maillot jeaune in Newton? With many tight races and some divisions locked up, …
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