DIBABA OUT OF VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON; MOSOP AND HALL WITHDRAW FROM BOSTON MARATHON By Chris Lotsbom (c) 2013 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission) (14-Mar) -- Earlier today, organizers of the Virgin London Marathon announced that three-time Olympic champion Tirunesh Dibaba has withdrawn from what was set …
Read More »Quincy Half Hangs in Balance After Snow Stoppage
For the first time in its short history, the Quincy Half Marathon scheduled for this past Sunday, March 10, was postponed due to the heavy snowfall which surprised both weather forecasters and local residents the previous Friday. The storm and the subsequent concerns that arose regarding public safety were …
Read More »B.A.A. Ups Contribution to $2.7-Million for Host Towns
B.A.A. Renews Financial Commitment to Boston Marathon® Host Communities, providing $2.7 Million from 2013-Û÷15 Three-Year, Increased Contribution to MarathonÛªs Eight Cities and Towns and Commonwealth Recognizes Support BOSTON ÛÒ The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced its renewed financial commitment to the eight host cities and towns of …
Read More »Kipsang, Smith Head Int’l Field at NYC Half Marathon
Kenya’s Olympic Bronze Medalist Wilson Kipsang and Three-time Olympian Kim Smith of New Zealand to Challenge the World at NYC Half on March 17 World Championships bronze medalist Bob Tahri of France to make half-marathon debut Portugal’s newly crowned European Indoor Championships gold medalist Sara Moreira to make U.S …
Read More »USATF Announces $Purse ($100K) for .US Road Championship
USATF announces prize money for .US National Road Racing Championships INDIANAPOLIS – The nationÛªs top distance runners will compete for a total prize purse of $100,000 at the 2013 .US National Road Racing Championships, USA Track & Field announced Monday. Unveiled last month, USATFÛªs first wholly owned and operated race …
Read More »2013 NER Pub Series XVI Manifesto & Schedule
The All-Important Rules of Engagement: Anyone and everyone is encouraged to participate in the Pub Series. For those wishing to be scored, to be eligible for $ and other swag at the Series’ end, the party at Doyle’s (guaranteed to those who have completed all the races or are receiving …
Read More »Online Registration Details for ME’s Beach to Beacon 10K
Online Registration Details Announced for 2013 TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race in Cape Elizabeth, Maine Registration begins March 14 for Cape Elizabeth residents, March 15 for general public, followed by lottery for remaining spots CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (March 4, 2013) ÛÒ Organizers of the TD Beach …
Read More »Ritz, Meb, Abdi Headed to NYC Half
Powerhouse Trio of 2012 U.S. OlympiansÛÓMeb Keflezighi, Abdi Abdirahman, and Dathan RitzenheinÛÓto Lead U.S. Contingent in NYC Half March 17 race will feature five 2012 U.S. Olympians, including 10,000-meter runner Janet Bawcom Event to be broadcast live locally on WABC-TV and nationally on ESPN3 New York, February …
Read More »WMM Puts Teeth Into Anit-Doping Measures
World Marathon Majors Introduces Tougher Anti-Doping Penalties for Elite Athletes Elite Athlete Contracts Revised to Include Suspension of Payment and Repayment of Prize Money for Athletes Found in Violation of Anti-Doping Code TOKYO ÛÓ World Marathon Majors (WMM) members Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York have …
Read More »5X World Champion Bernard Lagat to Run NYC Half Marathon
LAGAT TO RUN DEBUT HALF-MARATHON AT NYC HALF By Chris Lotsbom (c) 2013 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission) (19-Feb) -- Moments ago, the New York Road Runners announced that five-time World Champion and newly crowned indoor two-mile American record holder Bernard Lagat will make his half-marathon …
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