CHICAGO - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that two-time U.S. Olympian Matt Tegenkamp will take on the 26.2-mile distance for the first time at the event's 36th running on Sunday, October 13. … [Read more...]
New Courses for Houston
June 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
HOUSTON - The Houston Marathon Committee, in conjunction with the City of Houston, announced the new courses for the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Lottery registration for the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon will be open until June 20, with the selected runners … [Read more...]
New Courses Bring Fast Times
June 4, 2013 By 2 Comments
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Runners from around the world took over the streets of America's finest city to enjoy live bands and unmatched fanfare along the new race courses at the 16th Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon & ½ Marathon to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on Sunday morning. … [Read more...]
Tollefson to Debut at Twin Cities
May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Olympian Carrie Tollefson, one of the most decorated distance runners in Minnesota history, plans to make her marathon debut at the 2013 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 6. The 13-time Minnesota High School State Champion, who has won multiple NCAA and USA Championships in her storied … [Read more...]
Kirwa Defends, Akor Wins in Pittsburgh
May 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
PITTSBURGH - May 5, 2013 - At the 5th DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday morning, James Kirwa of Kenya defended his title in 2 hours, 13 minutes, 37 seconds, while American Mary Akor of Hawthorne, CA won the women's 26.2 mile race in 2:37:35. … [Read more...]
Repeat Wins at Big Sur 2013
April 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
CARMEL, Calif. - April 28, 2013 - It was a back-to-back double at the 28th Big Sur International Marathon as 2012 champions Adam Roach (Pacific Grove, CA) and Nuta Olaru (Longmont, CO) defended their titles on Sunday, April 28, along the scenic California coastline. … [Read more...]
Wietecha, Horst Win Wet St. Jude
April 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The rainy downpour soaked participants at the 14th St. Jude Country Music Marathon and Half Marathon presented by Nissan on Saturday, April 27, but spirits were still high as they crossed the finish line. … [Read more...]
Champions returning to Boston 2013
March 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
BOSTON - With less than one month until the 117th Boston Marathon, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced that several former champions of the Boston Marathon will return to Boston to participate in events surrounding this year's running of the historic race. The 117th running of the world's oldest annual … [Read more...]
Pool wins Napa Valley 2013
March 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
NAPA, Calif. - March 3, 2013 - Kevin Pool of Folsom, Calif. didn’t plan on winning today’s 35th Annual Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon. He entered the 26.2-mile race through the scenic Napa Valley wine-growing region as a training run in preparation for this coming April’s Boston Marathon. On the other hand, San … [Read more...]
Ritzenhein Returns to Chicago 2013
February 13, 2013 By 1 Comment
CHICAGO - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that U.S. Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein will return to the site of his breakthrough performance by competing in the 36th annual event on October 13. Last fall, the Midwest native thrilled his regional fan base by finishing as the top American in Chicago and … [Read more...]
