DULUTH, Minn. June 21, 2014 - Kenya’s Dominic Ondoro made history today while winning the 38th running of Grandma’s Marathon. … [Read more...]
Fastest Cleveland Marathon Times in 13 Years
May 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment
CLEVELAND - The 2014 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon saw the fastest finish time in the last 13 years on its new and well-received full marathon course as more than 20,000 runners converged at the start line for today’s race. … [Read more...]
Columbus Breaks Records
October 21, 2013 By 1 Comment
COLUMBUS, Ohio - October 20, 2013 - Athletes in the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon lucked out with weather conditions, but it wasn’t luck that broke the following Columbus Marathon records this year: … [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...]
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...]
Ruto wins Richmond 2012
November 12, 2012 By 2 Comments
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...]
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...]
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...]
Kogo, Akor win Cleveland 2012
May 22, 2012 By 1 Comment
CLEVELAND - May 20, 2012 - The 2012 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon weekend opened Saturday with a winning performance by an Olympic gold medalist in the women's 5K and ended Sunday with a record turnout and a pair of fast times in the men's and women's marathon. … [Read more...]
Malakwen Nips Bacha in Miami
January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
MIAMI - (January 29, 2012) - Samuel Malakwen of Kenya just inched out Teferi Bacha of Ethiopia in a dramatic sprint to the finish line to win the 10th ING Miami Marathon on Sunday through the streets of Miami, Miami Beach and Coconut Grove. The spectacular finish was the marathon equivalent of a photo finish in … [Read more...]
