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...]
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...]
Elite Field for Kauai Marathon 2012
August 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
KAUAI, Hawaii - (August, 2012) - The 2012 Kauai Marathon - slated for Sunday, September 2 - features one of the most hotly contested elite fields in the history of the event. A strong contingent of U.S. athletes, both male and female, have committed to race for the Grand Hyatt Kauai $15,000 Speed Challenge. … [Read more...]
Cleveland Marathon Economic Impact
August 1, 2012 By 1 Comment
CLEVELAND - (July, 2012) - A recently completed economic impact study has concluded that the 2012 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon generated $18.25 million toward the City of Cleveland's economy during race weekend, May 18-20. That figure represents a growth of 170 percent over the 2004 findings that resulted in a figure of … [Read more...]
Sweeney Enters 20th Disney Marathon
July 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Alison Sweeney Enters 20th Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Biggest Loser host is first celebrity to be a part of milestone weekend that features new commemorative medal, new course twists, new post-race party and enhanced entertainment; additional celebrities expected to enter in the coming weeks … [Read more...]
Croft defends Seattle title
June 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Croft Defends Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon Crown Kokebe men's marathon winner; Scribner, Calway ½ marathon champions; more than 22,000 participants run on new course at 4th edition SEATTLE - June 23, 2012 - Miles of entertainment under cool, cloudy skies delivered a true Seattle experience for more than … [Read more...]
Machichim wins San Diego 2012
June 5, 2012 By 2 Comments
The 15th Rock 'n' Roll San Diego event on Sunday morning was a star-studded success. Meb Keflezighi, winner of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, appears ready for the upcoming London Olympic Games. The 37-year-old ran smoothly and effortlessly on Sunday, winning the Rock 'n' Roll San Diego ½ Marathon in 1 hour, 3 … [Read more...]
Dallas Marathon Rebrands
May 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
DALLAS - At a press conference, the Dallas White Rock Marathon board of trustees announced a major rebrand of the city's oldest and largest annual marathon, removing "White Rock" from the race's name and introducing a new, contemporized logo identity. Since 1971, the Dallas White Rock Marathon has been a mainstay for … [Read more...]
