New York, November 30, 2020 – New York Road Runners (NYRR) today announces that a leadership transition plan has been initiated. Michael Capiraso, President and Chief Executive Officer, will depart on December 31. An external search for the new Chief Executive Officer is underway. NYRR Announces Leadership … [Read more...]
Napa Valley Marathon 2019 Wrap-up
March 4, 2019 By 1 Comment
NAPA, Calif.—March 3, 2019 — Approximately 4,000 eager competitors lined up at the start of the 41st annual Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon (NVM) and inaugural Half Marathon under mild temperatures in the upper 40s that rose into the 50s mid race. In the traditional 26.2-mile full marathon race that traverses … [Read more...]
Cool Victors at 2018 Napa Valley Marathon
March 5, 2018 By Leave a Comment
NAPA, Calif. — March 4, 2018 — The 40th anniversary of the Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon presented perfect conditions for racing 26.2 miles through California’s picturesque Napa Valley. … [Read more...]
Rupp, Dibaba win Chicago Marathon 2017 titles
October 10, 2017 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO 8th October 2017 — Galen Rupp and Tirunesh Dibaba Run to thrilling Victories at the 40th Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon in Sunday’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon, more than 43,000* runners, an event record, crossed the finish line in Chicagos front yard, Grant Park. This years race … [Read more...]
Marathon Boosts Chicago Economy
September 29, 2017 By 1 Comment
CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to contribute to Chicago ’s economy, with the 2016 race delivering an estimated $282 million in total business impact to the city. The findings come from the latest economic impact study reported today by Bank of America ahead of the 40th anniversary of the event … [Read more...]
Rupp, Hasay headline Chicago Marathon entries
July 21, 2017 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has announced that two-time Olympic medalist Galen Rupp and American marathon debut record holder Jordan Hasay will lead a deep field of American contenders at the 40th annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon. … [Read more...]
US squad for London WC 2017
June 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment
London WC - On the men’s side, the team will be represented by Abdi Abdirahman, Bobby Curtis and Augustus Maiyo. For the women, Serena Burla, Amy Cragg and Laura Thweatt will don the red, white and blue in London. … [Read more...]
Lelisa Desisa wins Boston Marathon 2015
November 7, 2016 By Leave a Comment
In 2013, Ethiopia’s Lelisa Desisa stormed to victory in the 117th Boston Marathon. Twelve months later, he returned with a weight of expectation on his shoulders; the result was a DNF. In 2015 he came to Boston with a point to prove – which he did in demonstrative fashion after a race that was epic [...] … [Read more...]
Reaction to WADA Report by WMM
November 7, 2016 By Leave a Comment
The Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) supports this report from WADA. It is a shocking wake-up call not just for the IAAF but for all international sports federations. The AbbottWMM will continue to take every action possible to ensure that marathon running is a safe haven from doping. As we have said before, we … [Read more...]
Kenyans Kirui and Kiplagat win Chicago Marathon 2016
November 7, 2016 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO – In today’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon, 40,400 runners crossed the finish line in Chicago’s “front yard,” Grant Park, as ideal weather conditions greeted them as well as thousands of volunteers and more than 1.7 million spectators. Abel Kirui and Florence Kiplagat Crowned … [Read more...]
