CHICAGO – Kenya’s Moses Mosop, the debut marathon record holder, today announced he will run the 2011 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, aiming to improve upon his historic first marathon. Mosop’s time of 2:03:06 at the 2011 Boston Marathon is the fastest marathon ever run by a first-timer and the second fastest … [Read more...]
Houston Marathon provides economic impact for city
August 4, 2011 By 2 Comments
Chevron Houston Marathon Brings in $51.1M for Houston Run for a Reason charity program raised a record $2.1 million for local nonprofits HOUSTON - The Chevron Houston Marathon race weekend of events generated approximately $51.1 million in total economic impact for the City of Houston this January, more than … [Read more...]
Ryan Hall for Chicago 2011
July 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced U.S. Olympian Ryan Hall will compete in the 34th annual race on October 9, setting up a rematch against fellow sub 2:05 performer Moses Mosop of Kenya. Hall, who recorded a personal best 2:04:58 at the Boston Marathon in April, finishing behind Mosop’s … [Read more...]
Inaugural Empire State Marathon
July 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Achieve Fitness, LLC has announced an agreement with Fleet Feet Sports Syracuse to become an official sponsor of the Inaugural Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, as well as the Driver's Village New York State Health and Wellness Expo on Oct. 14-15. … [Read more...]
Deba rules at San Diego Marathon
June 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Deba Blazes 2:23:31 at Dodge Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon. Keflezighi has homecoming triumph in half-marathon; Negari men's marathon champion; Slaby's women's half-marathon winner; event record 26,219 finishers By Bert Rosenthal, Competitor Group SAN DIEGO - (June 5, 2011) - Running competitively on the … [Read more...]
Team USA Marathon squad for Daegu
May 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
USA Track & Field announced Tuesday the Team USA women’s marathon squad for the 13th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, to be held in Daegu, Korea, August 27 – September 4. Coming off of a fifth-place finish at the 2011 B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Kara Goucher (Portland, Ore.) will once again lead the Team USA … [Read more...]
Revamped Houston Olympic Trials Course
May 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
INDIANAPOLIS - The Houston Marathon Committee and USA Track & Field have announced that the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon course has been modified based on feedback received from athletes and coaches after a first run of the course at the USA Half Marathon Championships last January where … [Read more...]
Record Field for Flying Pig 2011
May 2, 2011 By 1 Comment
Flying Pig Marathon Boasts Record Field for 13th Running CINCINNATI - (May 1, 2011) - A record weekend registration of more than 30,000 runners and walkers highlighted the 13th running of the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon powered by P&G. The two-day total of 30,408 participants included 5,083 for the … [Read more...]
Campos, Woodward Win Big Sur
May 2, 2011 By 1 Comment
Campos, Woodward Win Big Sur International Marathon More than 3,200 finishers over tougher out-and-back course at 26th edition; nearly 7,000 finish from six event races By Julie Armstrong, BSIM CARMEL, Calif. - (May 1, 2011) - The beautiful and daunting Big Sur International Marathon proved even tougher to … [Read more...]
Kellum, Riativa Win Country Music Marathon Titles
May 2, 2011 By 1 Comment
Kellum, Riativa Capture Country Music Marathon Crowns Maag, Horst half-marathon titlists; country stars, celebrities, 30,000 participate in Nashville's running celebration at 12th edition By Amana Miyamae, Competitor Group NASHVILLE, Tenn. - (April 30, 2011) - On a cool Saturday morning that grew into a … [Read more...]
