With a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes, 14 seconds, Kenya's Kipkoech Ruto (right, James Wallace photo), 23, won the 35th edition of the Anthem Richmond Marathon, taking home $3,000 in prize money - $2,500 for the first place finish and an additional bonus of $500 for finishing under two hours and twenty minutes. Aziza … [Read more...]
Maiyo, Guangul win Marine Corps
October 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 28) - One week after the Army's World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) made a statement at the Army Ten-Miler, its team made another statement in the nation's capital at the 37th Marine Corps Marathon, filling three of the top seven spots in the nation's fourth-largest 26.2-mile race, which … [Read more...]
Curley, Woodring take Columbus titles
October 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
COLUMBUS, Ohio - (Oct. 21, 2012) - Near perfect running conditions, 25 patient champions from Nationwide Children's Hospital, 100-plus bands and entertainment along the course and a first-ever trip through Ohio Stadium for marathoners highlighted the 33rd edition of the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon … [Read more...]
Beiseman, Olaru Win St. Louis Marathon
October 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
ST. LOUIS, MO (Oct. 21, 2012) - With ideal running weather setting the course for the day, participants of all levels rocked the streets of St. Louis at the 2nd TASK Rock 'n' Roll St. Louis Marathon & ½ Marathon presented by the Quinn Family Charitable Fund on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. … [Read more...]
Endale Record at Hartford Marathon
October 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
HARTFORD, Conn. - (October 13, 2012) - The 19th ING Hartford Marathon hosted more than 16,000 participants, who crossed the finish line after marathon, half-marathon or 5K races in downtown Hartford's Bushnell Park. Abiyot Endale, 26, an Ethiopian runner currently living in High Falls, NY, won the marathon, setting a … [Read more...]
Yado Edges Mejdoub in Baltimore
October 15, 2012 By 1 Comment
BALTIMORE, Md. - (October 13, 2012) - For more than 2½ hours, Elfneshe Melaku Yado and Malika Mejdoub ran virtually side-by-side through the streets of Baltimore on Saturday morning. Through classic landmarks like Druid Hill Park, Patterson Park, Clifton Park and Lake Montebello. And through Charm City's notable … [Read more...]
Kogo wins Denver Marathon 2012
September 25, 2012 By 1 Comment
DENVER - (September 22, 2012) - The third Sports Authority Rock 'n' Roll Denver Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Denver Bike Tour transformed the streets of the Mile High City on Saturday morning. … [Read more...]
Morton takes Gold at IAU
September 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Morton, Team USA Women Win World 24 Hour Titles Gardner women's silver medalist; U.S. records set by Morton, Garner in Katowice, Poland INDIANAPOLIS - Mike Morton (Lithia, Fla.) and Connie Gardner (Medina, Ohio) both set U.S. records at the 9th IAU World 24 Hour Run Championships in Katowice, Poland, as … [Read more...]
Deep U.S. Women’s Field for NYC
September 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Deep U.S. Women's Field Set for 2012 ING New York City Marathon 2012 Olympic Trials champions Julie Culley and Amy Hastings and Olympian Janet Bawcom to compete in November 4 race NEW YORK - (September, 2012) - A strong field of 2012 U.S. Olympians are set to compete in the 2012 ING New York City Marathon. … [Read more...]
Kauai Marathon and Half 2012
September 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
KAUAI, Hawaii - (September 2, 2012) - The 4th Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon featured nearly 2,000 participants finishing in beautiful Poipu Beach on Sunday morning. Kauai residents led the charge with 553 runners, the most ever in the event's four-year history. Beyond great local participation, the race proved to be … [Read more...]
