Freya Murray Wins Glasgow 10K Freya Murray underlined her form heading into next month’s Olympic trials by winning the Ignis Asset Management 10k in Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park. The 28-year-old from Edinburgh, who narrowly missed out on selection for GB’s marathon team for London, was the first Scottish victor of the event this century, finishing in 33 [...]
Deressa Chimsa Of Ethiopia Wins Prague International Marathon Deressa Chimsa of Ethiopia won the Prague International Marathon on Sunday and Agnes Kiprop of Kenya dominated the women’s race. Chimsa pulled away about 10 kilometres from the end to finish the race in two hours, six minutes and 25 seconds in the second fastest time on the [...]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & Half Marathon On Jun. 23, Registrations Open This event includes over 26,000 participants running a marathon (26.2 miles) or half marathon (13.1 miles). Over 3,000 volunteers help make it possible – including musicians and cheerleaders along the course. Registration is now open. The race sells out early every year, so runners [...]
Kaiser Permanente Pasadena Marathon To Take Place On May 20 The Kaiser Permanente Pasadena Marathon will take place on Sunday, May 20. Four timed races (Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K) and two noncompetitive attractions (Bike Tour, Kids’ Run) give the 4th annual event its broad appeal. More. El Paso Marathon To Be Run On [...]
By David Monti, Race Results Weekly (10-May) – Irishman Ciaran O’Lionaird, the former Florida State star who finished tenth at last summer’s world championships at 1500m, has decided to switch training groups in advance of this summer’s Olympic Games. O’Lionaird, 24, has made the 130-mile drive from Portland to Eugene to train with the Oregon Track [...]
The Meridian Marathon and Half-Marathon Is Scheduled For Nov. 3 The Meridian Marathon and Half-Marathon, benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association and other local Meridian charities, is scheduled for Nov. 3. Registration and additional information about the event can be found at www.leoruntoremember.org. More. XTERRA Oak Mountain Trail Runs Scheduled For May 20, Registrations Open There are less than [...]
SAN FRANCISCO – (May 9, 2012) – The San Francisco Giant Race has announced the release of the first-ever Matt Cain runner bobblehead finisher prize. The exclusive bobblehead features Giants pitcher Matt Cain in running shoes, shorts and a custom orange headband. The bobblehead is available only to those who register for the September 16th Giant Race that finishes [...]
CARMEL, Calif. – (May 9, 2012) - JUST RUN® is on a roll. The award-winning youth fitness program under the auspices of the Big Sur International Marathon, has just added two major honors, received a generous local grant and surpassed 8,600 school children enrolled in this year’s program. Nationally, JUST RUN has been selected as a 2012 [...]
DULUTH / ST. PAUL, Minn. – (May 8, 2012) - Grandma’s Marathon-Duluth, Inc. andTwin Cities In Motion have announced that the organizations will again partner to provide an incentive bonus for any runner winning both of Minnesota’s largest marathons in 2012. A $10,000 bonus will be awarded to anyone capturing the open division titles at this year’s Grandma’s [...]