Zermatt, Switzerland - Team USA had good reason to celebrate their national holiday today in Zermatt, Switzerland, with double silver on the men’s side and bronze on the women’s at the 12th World Long Distance Mountain Running Championships. … [Read more...]
Chebet Wins Third Title at Freihofer’s Run
June 2, 2015 By
ALBANY, NY (May 30, 2015) - Perfect running weather and a new course greeted a field of 3,807 runners for this morning’s 37th annual Freihofer’s Run for Women. The course re-design was made necessary by a beautification project of the stunning Empire State Plaza, a change that will remain in place for the race through … [Read more...]
Molly Huddle new US 5k road record
April 20, 2015 By
Molly Huddle defended her B.A.A. 5K title on Saturday morning in grand fashion, breaking the tape and the American record in 14:50, slashing four seconds off the mark set by Deena Kastor in 2002. … [Read more...]
Shamrock Shuffle attracts 23000 participants
March 31, 2015 By
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...]
Funds for Running Programs
December 3, 2014 By
Running USA, the national non-profit trade organization for running events and businesses, announced today that it will seek to raise $50,000 to fund grant awards that support under-funded running programs. … [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...]
