CHICAGO - Approximately 23,000 runners participated in the 36th annual Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K. With unusually cool temperatures and windy conditions participants donned festive running gear while making their way through Chicago's Loop. Breaking the tape first was Stephen Sambu, 26, of Tucson, Ariz., in … [Read more...]
Passell wins Disney Princess Half Marathon
February 24, 2015 By
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Feb. 22, 2015 - One year after Lauren Passell feared she would never run again because of a broken hip, she found herself in another unlikely place Sunday – the winner’s circle at the Disney Princess Half Marathon presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. … [Read more...]
Huddle Repeats, Shrader Upsets at National 12K
November 17, 2014 By
INDIANAPOLIS - Nov. 16, 2014 - A furious early pace by Olympian Molly Huddle split the pack early, while a tenacious finish by Brian Shrader put a gap on the field late, but the end result was the same, as both took home top prize Sunday morning at the .US National 12K in Alexandria, Virginia. … [Read more...]
Chris Sorrick debut Disney Half win
November 11, 2014 By
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - November 9, 2014 - In his first attempt at running a half marathon, Chris Sorrick of Tampa raced away with the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon on Saturday night at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando. … [Read more...]
Reyes, Hall Win 7th Healdsburg Wine Country Half
October 28, 2014 By
HEALDSBURG, Calif. - Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 - Sergio Reyes of Palmdale, Calif. and repeat winner Sara Hall of Flagstaff, Ariz. won the 7th edition Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon on Saturday, October 25. Sponsored by Newton Running and produced by Destination Races of Sonoma, the wine harvest and Halloween … [Read more...]
Gallagher sets Army Ten Miler record
October 14, 2014 By
ARLINGTON, Va. - Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 - Remember the movie, "Groundhog Day?" Watching the 30th running of the Army Ten Miler today was like reliving the 29th edition of the race – nearly verbatim. … [Read more...]
Deena Kastor sets Half Record
September 22, 2014 By
PHILADELPHIA - Sept. 21, 2014 - Nothing appears to be stopping American distance-running ace Deena Kastor. The 41-year-old Olympic bronze medalist and American marathon-record holder added another mark to her impressive and extensive resume this weekend: the Masters world record in the half marathon. Kastor, who lives … [Read more...]
Canadian, Californian win Kelowna Wine Half
September 11, 2014 By
KELOWNA, B.C. - Canadian Kimberly Doerksen became the first woman to claim the title of overall champion at the 2nd edition Kelowna Wine Country Half Marathon, presented by Newton Running and produced by Destination Races. … [Read more...]
Third Time’s a Charm for Jordan McNamara
August 4, 2014 By
PITTSBURGH, August 1, 2014 - At the third GNC Live Well Liberty Mile on Friday, Aug 1 in downtown Pittsburgh, the American Development Program pro races ended in two thrilling finishes as Jordan McNamara of Eugene, Ore. and Gabriele Grunewald of Minneapolis, Minn. used closing bursts to edge their respective fields. … [Read more...]
Hastings, Landry win Peachtree Race title
July 7, 2014 By
ATLANTA (July 4, 2014) - The 60,000 participants of the 2014 AJC Peachtree Road Race enjoyed a break in the temperatures and the humidity this Fourth of July. From American flags at the beginning and end of the course to the patriotic outfits of the participants, the 45th running of the event celebrated our nation’s … [Read more...]
