News
World's top long-distance runners return to the Bay Area for biggest purse in trail ultrarunning
November 21, 2008 from press release (SAN LEANDRO, CA) The North Face Endurance Challenge, a national trail running race series for outdoor athletes seeking to explore their personal limits, culminates in grand fashion on the Pacific shores north of San Francisco on December 6, 2008. The event, in its second year, offers distances of 10K, Half Marathon, 50K, and 50 Miles.
Regional Race Report: Ultimate XC (UT)
November 21, 2008 from Colorado Runner (UT) The inaugural Ultimate XC races were a huge success. Filling to capacity is not an easy thing for a first year event to do, but that is exactly what happened as 250 brave souls toed the line for this 10M, 20M and 50K trail race in the desert outside Moab, UT.
Running Network TV - Road Race Directors Workshop
Kibet, Chelimo and Chepchumba chase course records in Milan
November 21, 2008 from press release -- Both course records are under threat in Sunday's Samsung Milan City Marathon . Kenyans Duncan Kibet and Elias Chelimo as well as the women's favourite Pamela Chepchumba are the ones who could break the existing marks on the fast course in northern Italy . The weather forecast suggests quite cool temperatures but sunny skies.
Bloomsday Adds $20,000 U.S. Purse
November 20, 2008 from press release (WA) The Lilac Bloomsday Run has added a $20,000 purse for US citizens who finish in the top 25 at the 33rd running of the 12-kilometer race next spring. The additional prize money brings the Bloomsday total including open, masters, wheelchairs, and US to over $93,000, one of the largest purses in the country for a non-marathon road race.
Pasadena marathon canceled due to smoky air from fires
November 16, 2008 from www.latimes.com - Pasadena's first marathon has been canceled due to heavy smoke and ash from destructive wildfire burning in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties. Race organizers said they decided at the last minute to scrap the event out of concern for the health and safety of the 8,000 people who registered to participate.
Brooks Introduces Video, Raising Funds for Breast Cancer Research
November 19, 2008 from press release (Bothell, WA) Brooks Sports, Inc. launched Dream, a short animated film that follows the imaginary path one woman takes as she envisions her ideal run. To celebrate the launch of the video, Brooks will donate five cents to breast cancer research for every view of the Dream video through December 21, 2008.
Ryan Hall to Run 2009 Boston Marathon
November 18, 2008 from press release (Boston MA)-- John Hancock Financial today announced the signing of Olympic marathoner and American half marathon record holder Ryan Hall for the 113th running of the race on April 20, 2009. The fastest American marathoner in 2007 and 2008, Hall has quickly proven himself as one of the best distance runners in the world.
The Running Event Sets the Standard
November 18, 2008 from www.runblogrun.com by Larry Eder -- How times have changed. For most of the 1980s and 1990s, I spent a week in Atlanta, Georgia at the Super Show. It was the show to be at. At that show, as I developed magazine projects, I would write most of my ad sales for the year.
Kirwa, Olaru Win Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon
November 17, 2008 from Running USA wire / By Dan Cruz, Elite Racing (SAN ANTONIO TX) Chilly early morning temperatures on Sunday didn't discourage anyone from making the trip to San Antonio's Lions Field, site of the start of the largest marathon / half-marathon in Texas history.
Basweti and Price Win SunTrust Richmond Marathon
November 17, 2008 from Running USA wire/by Mike McCormick (RICHMOND, VA) On Saturday morning, Jynocel Basweti of Kenya won the 31st SunTrust Richmond Marathon in 2:22:22 and claimed the marathoner's hat trick, three marathon victories in three months.
Preview: Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & Half Marathon
November 14, 2008 from Running USA wire (SAN ANTONIO TX) Five years after she shattered her own course record by nearly two minutes at the ING New York City Marathon, Margaret Okayo will make her comeback debut alongside 30,000 runners at the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon on Sunday, November 16.
Ochoro and Winds Blow Away Big Sur Half Marathon Competition
November 14, 2008 From Running USA wire / By Julie Armstrong (MONTEREY, CA) On a cold, windy and occasionally wet Sunday morning, Wesley Ochoro of Kenya blew away the competition and ran most of the Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay alone and unchallenged to victory in 1 hour, 4 minutes and 20 seconds.
New Women's Triathlon Series Announced; Trek Bicycle Signs as Title Sponsor
November 13, 2008 from press release (New York , NY) Trek Bicycle has signed on as title sponsor of a new women's triathlon Series. The Trek Women's Triathlon Series is targeting 12 cities for 2009 with more than 25,000 entrants anticipated.
XTERRA Announces Age Group World Champs
November 13, 2008 from press release -- Ruben Ruzafa and Julie Dibens grabbed the headlines for winning the pro divisions of the XTERRA World Championship on Oct. 26, but there were also 24 amateur athletes that won world titles that day. The U.S.
Regional Race Report: Rim Rock Run (CO)
November 13, 2008 from Colorado Runner (Grand Junction CO) Timmy Parr had a number in mind: 2:14.29. That’s the age-group record for men ages 25-29 in the Rim Rock Run. As he ran the final few yards of the course Saturday morning that winds up, over and down the Colorado National Monument, he was hoping he would hear a number below that. He did — 2:06.51.
NXN: Q & A with Shalane Flanagan
November 12, 2008 by Larry Eder. One of the NXN Regional team captains this year will be Shalane Flanagan shown here at the U.S. Cross Country Championships. Here's a recent Q & A with Shalane: What was your first experience in cross country?
L.A. Marathon Has New Race Date - Memorial Day
November 13, 2008 from press release (LOS ANGELES, CA) The Los Angeles Marathon will be held on Memorial Day beginning in 2009, announced Los Angeles Marathon President Russ Pillar. He also announced the return of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. as the Marathon’s presenting sponsor and Acura as the LA Bike Tour’s title sponsor.
Regional Race Report: Veterans Day 10K (DC)
November 10, 2008 from Washington Running Report (DC) Disqualification of the top two finishers lent a touch of controversy to the Veterans Day 10K in West Potomac Park. But for more than 1,500 other finishers out for a 6.2-mile jaunt on a perfect fall morning, the valedictory event of the 2008 racing season was a mix of business with pleasure as usual.
Regional Race Preview: Jingle Bell Runs in Colorado
November 10, 2008 from Colorado Runner - The Arthritis Foundation is calling for people to take action against arthritis by participating in the 2008 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis.
