Schmitt, Lewy Boulet Win Giant Race

Schmitt, Lewy Boulet Win Giant Race

SAN FRANCISCO – On Saturday, August 27, the 2011 Giant Race welcomed 8,000-plus runners onto the field of the 2010 World Champion San Francisco Giants. There were four distances to choose from including a half-marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Races presented by FedEx,...
Akor Wins Finest City Half Marathon

Akor Wins Finest City Half Marathon

SAN DIEGO – (August 21, 2011) – A sold-out field of more than 8,000 professional and recreational runners from 44 states and 16 countries participated in the 34th edition of the America’s Finest City Half Marathon and AFC 5K held on Sunday morning,...
Lewy Boulet Wins Falmouth

Lewy Boulet Wins Falmouth

FALMOUTH, Mass. – (August 14, 2011) – For some time now, it has been a rare occurrence for an American runner to win a prestigious U.S. road race. The last American woman to win here was Jen Rhines in 2003 and the last American man to cop top prize was...
Kogo, Kiros take Beach to Beacon Titles

Kogo, Kiros take Beach to Beacon Titles

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine – (August 6, 2011) – Kenyan Micah Kogo used his Olympic track speed to wear down a talented men’s field, while Aheza Kiros of Ethiopia cruised to victory on the women’s side in the 14th TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10K Road...
Kipruto, Rotich Take Honors at Bix 7

Kipruto, Rotich Take Honors at Bix 7

  DAVENPORT, Iowa – Unlike most of the runners from Kenya who compete on the United States road running circuit, Silas Kipruto is tall enough to pass for a basketball player. And on Saturday, July 30, he pretty much slam-dunked the rest of the field in the...
State of the Sport 2011: Largest Events

State of the Sport 2011: Largest Events

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Each year Running USA releases statistics for the nation’s top road races including such popular lists as the Top 100 U.S. Timed, Largest Festivals, Largest by Distance, Largest by State, Women-Only, World’s Largest...