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...]
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...]
Caroline Rotich wins Boston Marathon 2015
April 21, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Caroline Rotich sprints to Boston Marathon 2015 victory - By the 5K mark of the 119th Boston Marathon, Desiree Linden had shed her hat and tossed away her long-sleeved shirt. If the 31-year-old American had to be the one to assure that this year’s race was run at an honest pace, with no excuses for the biting 45-degree … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Marathon receive Gold certification
February 24, 2015 By Leave a Comment
QUANTICO, Va. - The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) has received Gold certification, the highest level awarded by the Council for Responsible Sport for being socially and environmentally responsible as a wod-class running event. The MCM has been recognized for enacting best practices during the 39th MCM held on Oct. 25, … [Read more...]
Cheruiyot Wins 2014 Dallas Marathon
December 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Shitaye Gemechu of Ethiopia won the women’s 2014 MetroPCS Dallas Marathon, Logan Sherman of Dallas won the men’s 2014 MetroPCS Half Marathon DALLAS (Dec. 14, 2014) - Kimutai Cheruiyot of Kenya pulled away from James Kirwa in a close race on a breezy race morning to win the 44th running of the MetroPCS Dallas … [Read more...]
Houston Marathon increases 2015 field size
December 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
HOUSTON (December 1, 2014) - The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced on Monday that 2016 will feature a field-size increase to 27,000 runners for the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Each race will be capped at 13,500 available entries. The ABB 5K, which will take place on Saturday of … [Read more...]
