2010 Fall Marathon & Long Distance Directory/Races Outside the Southeast

JULY 18 - Friendly Massey Marathon - Massey, ON

34th Annual. 6am. 21st Spanish River Half Marathon, Chutes 10K (3rd). The course is scenic and relatively flat; certified by Athletics/Canada Run; Boston Qualifier. Entry Limit: 500. 2009 entrants: 254. Avg. temp. 58Fº or cooler at start time.

Contact: Elizabeth & Leslie Gamble, 1140 River Rd., RR#1, Massey ON P0P 1P0, 705-865-2655, egamble@primus.ca, www.friendlymasseymarathon.com.
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AUG. 15 - America’s Finest City Half Marathon - San Diego, CA

33rd Annual. 6:45am/5K, 7am/half marathon. Prize $ ($10,000). Start on Pt. Loma, along San Diego Bay, through downtown San Diego, finishing in Balboa Park; USATF. Entry Limit: 8,000/half, 1,700/5K. Time Limit: 3 hr./half. 2009 entrants: 8,431-half, 1,606-5K. Avg. temp. 67º.

Contact: Neil Finn Sports Management, Inc., POB 81023, San Diego, CA 92138-1023, 760-692-2900, info@afchalf.com, www.afchalf.com.
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AUG. 28 - Mesa Falls Marathon - Ashton, ID

14th Annual. Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile. Point to point, 50% blacktop, 50% crushed gravel; close to Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks; travel buses for transportation to start; USATF. Avg. temp. 50's rising to 70's.

Contact: Dave Jacobson, POB 548, Ashton, Idaho 83420, 208-652-7771, jake@fretel.com, www.mesafallsmarathon.com.
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AUG. 29 - SSQ Quebec City Marathon - Quebec City, Canada

13th Edition. 8:30am/Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K; 7:30am/Early Bird Marathon Walk; 8am/Health 5K & Kids Run. The marathon starts on the south shore in Levis, runners cross the historic Quebec Bridge and finish in the heart of Old Quebec City; AIMS; Boston Qualifier. Time Limit: 7hrs. 2009 entrants: 6,500. Avg. temp. AM: 16ºC, PM: 20ºC.

Contact: Denis Therrien, Quebec City Marathon, 1773 boul. Charest Quest, Suite 290, Quebec QC Canada G1N 2C9, 418-694-4442, info@marathonquebec.com, www.quebecmarathon.com.
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SEPT. 4 - Labor Day 30K - Milford, MI

10th Annual. 8am/30K Run, 7:30am/30K Cycle Cross or Mountain Bike, 8:30am/10K Run, 10K Walk. Prize $ ($2,000). Combination at small town paved & dirt roads; very hilly and great way to prepare for fastest or 1st marathon; USATF. Entry Limit: 1,500. Time Limit: 4 hrs. 2009 entrants ~900. Avg. temp. 45F @ start, 65F @ finish.

Contact: Doug Klingensmith, c/o Heron Valley Athletic Club, 527 Union, Milford, MI 48381, 248-685-7580, doug@laborday30k.com, www.laborday30k.com.
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SEPT. 5 - Peapod Half Madness Half Marathon & 10K - Batavia, IL

3rd Annual. 7am. Prize $ ($450). We have put together a rolling course that will bring athletes through historic Batavia, IL, and along the Fox River; USATF. Entry Limit: 2,000. Time Limit: 3 hrs. 2009 entrants: 1,350. Ave. temp. 70º.

Contact: Sue Dzuiban, 965 N. 2nd Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174, 630-306-8604, sue@multisportmadness.com, www.halfmadness.com.
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SEPT. 6 - Heart of America Marathon - Columbia, MO

51st Annual. 6am. Out 4 miles, 17-mile loop, back 5 miles, rolling hills, 6 major hills. Time Limit: 7 hrs. 2009 entrants: 320, 278 finishers. Avg. temp. low 70's.

Contact: Joe Duncan, 2605 Chapel Wood Ter., Columbia, MO 65203, 573-445-2684, jocar2605@centurytel.net, www.heartofamericamarathon.com.
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SEPT. 12 - Credit Union Queen City Marathon - Regina, Sask Canada

10th Annual. 8am/Marathon, Half Marathon Run/Walk, Relay. 8:45am/Kids 3K. Boston-certified, flat and scenic loop course on pathways through city parks and residential streets; AIMS. Entry Limit: 650-Full, 1,650-Half Run, 350-Half Walk, 160-Relay Teams, 400-Kids. Time Limit: Marathon-6 hrs., Half-4 hrs. 2009 entrants: 3,694. Avg. temp. 17ºC, 63ºF.

Contact: Race Director, Queen City Marathon, Inc., POB 37039, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada S4S 7K3, 866-2-RUN-QCM, runqcm@hotmail.com, www.runqcm.com.
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SEPT. 12 - MVP Health Care Rochester Marathon - Rochester, NY

6th Annual. 7:30am. Half Marathon & Marathon Relay. Prize $ ($6,025). Full course is relatively flat, scenic view of well known landmarks, part of course along Erie Canal; Boston Qualifier; USATF. Time Limit: 7 hrs. 2009 entrants: 3,000. Avg. temp. 65º.

Contact: Nicole Mau, 3300 Monroe Ave., Ste. 319, Rochester, NY 14618, 585-264-1480, nmau@arthritis.org, www.rochestermarathon.com.
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SEPT. 22 - 26 - Lake Tahoe Marathon Week - South Lake Tahoe, CA

15th Annual. Marathon, Half Marathon, 20 Miler, 10K, 5K, Kids Fun Runs, 72 Mile Ultra, 3 Day Triple Marathon, 5 & 2 Person Mixed Marathon Relays, 3 Day Triathlon includes: Kayak or Swim, Cycling, and Runs (see website for start times). Prize $ ($5,000). Point-to-point with breath taking beauty; USATF. Time Limit: 9 1/2 hrs. 2009 entrants: 3,000 in all events. Avg. temp. 32-62ºF.

Contact: Les Wright, P.O. Box 20000, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151, 530-544-7095, leswright@sbcglobal.net, www.LakeTahoeMarathon.com.
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SEPT. 26 - Omaha Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K - Omaha, NE

35th Anniversary. 7am for all 3 races. Prize $ ($2,500). 80% flat, 20% rolling hills, paved & asphalt, through downtown Omaha, past Rosenblatt Stadium & NEW to Ameritrade Park, finish on the River; USATF. Entry Limit: 5,000. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2009 entrants: 3,200. Avg. temp. 50º at start.

Contact: Susan Smisek, Race Dir., POB 241811, Omaha, NE 68124, 402-630-2282, susiegump@gmail.com, www.omahamarathon.com.
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OCT. 2 - Hands-on House Half Marathon - Lancaster, PA

7th Annual. 9am. 5K & Kids FR. Prize $ ($450). Circuit course on scenic PA Dutch farmland through a covered bridge past a one room schoolhouse; USATF. Entry Limit: 1,200. Time Limit: 4 hrs. 2009 entrants. 900 total. Avg. temp. 65º.

Contact: Michele Criste, Race Dir., Hands-on House Children's Museum, 721 Landis Valley Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-569-5437, race@handsonhouse.org, www.handsonhouserace.org, twitter & facebook.
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OCT. 3 - Maine Marathon - Portland, ME

19th Annual. 7:45am. Half Marathon & Marathon Relay. Prize $ ($2,700). Scenic out and back, city, rural and water settings; USATF. Entry Limit: 3,500. Time Limit: 6 1/2 hrs. 2009 entrants: 3,480. Avg. temp. 55º.

Contact: Howard Spear, Maine Marathon, POB 10836, Portland, ME 04104, 207-749-9160, racedirector@mainemarathon.com, www.mainemarathon.com.
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OCT. 3 - Divas Half Marathon - Long Island, NY

Inaugural. 8am. Girl's 5K. Flat and fast course for the Diva in all. Roses, tiaras, feather boas and more to make you feel pretty and strong; USATF. Entry Limit: 6,000. Time Limit: 3.5 hrs. Avg. temp. 64ºF.

Contact: Robert Pozo, POB 56-1154, Miami, FL 33256, 800-733-7089, info@runlikeadiva.com, www.runlikeadiva.com.
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OCT. 3 - Run Crazy Horse 26.2 & 13.1 Miles - Hill City, SD

Inaugural. 8am. Start at world famous Crazy Horse Memorial, run on the Mickelson Trail through the Black Hills and finish on Main Street in Hill City. Time Limit: 7 hrs. Avg. temp. 55º.

Contact: Emily Wheeler, P.O. Box 7892, Rapid City, SD 57709, 605-390-6137, director@runcrazyhorse.com, www.runcrazyhorse.com.
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OCT. 10 - Prairie Fire Wichita Marathon - Wichita, KS

Inaugural. 7am/marathon, 8am/half, 9am/5K, l0am/Fun Run Walk. Prize $ ($3,000). Runners will travel through the heart of Wichita on a flat course through the entertainment district, historic downtown and residential areas; USATF. Time Limit: 7 hrs. 2009 entrants: 250-marathon, 247-half. Avg. temp. 55º.

Contact: Bob Hanson, 515 S. Main, Ste. 115, Wichita, KS 67202, 316-265-6236, bob@wichitasports.com, www.prairiefiremarathon.com.
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OCT. 10 - Mother Road Marathon - Joplin, MO

Inaugural. 8am. USRA Half Marathon Series Event, 5K & FR. Cruise down the legendary Route 66 "Mother Road" on a point-to-point course that will start in Oklahoma, run through Kansas and finish in famed Joplin, MO; USATF. Time Limit: 4 hrs.-half marathon.

Contact: USRA Series (407)599-0568, info@usrahm.com, www.usrahm.com, info@runmotherroadmarathon.com, www.runmotherroadmarathon.com.
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OCT. 10 - Portland Marathon & Half Marathon - Portland, OR

39th Annual. 7am. 10K Walk. The best parts of the city and along the waterfront with views of the Cascade Range and Mt. Hood & Mt. St. Helens; one hill, a course where 1/3rd do PRs; USATF. Entry Limit 9,000. Time Limit 8 hrs. 2009 entrants: 9,713. Avg. temp. 51-52º.

Contact: Les Smith, 1000 SW Broadway, Suite 1900, Portland, OR 97205, 503-248-1134, lsmith@bullardlaw.com, www.portlandmarathon.org.
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OCT. 16 - Community Health Network Indianapolis Marathon & Half Marathon - Indianapolis, IN

15th Annual. 8:30am/est. Marathon Relay (Note: no longer 4 person), 5K, & 1 mi. kids run. Beautiful course through the Fall Foliage of Fort Harrison State Park and Fall Creek Corridor Park. A Midwest gem! USATF. Entry Limit: 6,500. Time Limit: 15 min./mile-Full, 17 min./mile-Half. 2009 entrants: 6,450. Avg. temp. 50ºF.

Contact: Indianapolis Marathon Road Runners Club, Joel Sauer, POB 361074, Indianapolis, IN 46236, 317-826-1670, info@indianapolismarathon.com, www.indianapolismarathon.com.
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OCT. 15-17 - BMO Nesbitt Burns Prince Edward Island Marathon - Charlottetown, PE

7th Annual. 10/17: Marathon, Half Marathon Run/Walk, 10K Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk, Corporate/Team Relay. 10/16: Kids Spud Run (see website for start times). Prize Money (see website for prize categories). North Shore to Charlottetown with rolling hills, amazing scenery, something for everyone! Boston Qualifer. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2009 entrants: 2,100+. Avg. temp. 15Cº.

Contact: Alicia Arenburg, 91 Water St., POB 972, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7M4, 902-629-6609, info@princeedwardislandmarathon.com, www.princeedwardislandmarathon.com.
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OCT. 17 - Humboldt Redwoods Marathon & Half Marathon - Weott, CA

32nd Annual Marathon. 9am Marathon/Half, 9:15am 5K. Prize $ ($3,000 for half-marathon USATF Pacific Association members only; $200 marathon). Incredibly scenic course; flat, fast & shaded; USATF. Time Limit: 5 hrs. 2009 entrants: 1,000. Avg. temp. 60º.

Contact: Jessie Hunt, POB 4989, Arcata, CA 95518, 707-443-1220, director@redwoodsmarathon.org, www.redwoodsmarathon.org.
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OCT. 24 - Home of Purdue Half Marathon - West Lafayette, LA

Inaugural. 8am. USRA Half Marathon Series Event, 5K & FR. Showcase the brilliant fall colors and cool, crisp temperatures that will offer ideal running conditions for what will be one of the most scenic half marathon courses in the country; USATF. Time Limit: 4 hrs.-half marathon.

Contact: USRA Series (407)599-0568, info@usrahm.com, www.usrahm.com, info@homeofpurduehm.com, www.homeofpurduehm.com.
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OCT. 24 - Niagara Falls International Marathon - Niagara Falls, Ontario

13th Annual. 10am. Marathon Relay (2 person), Half Marathon,10K & 5K. Prize $ ($8,350). Race travels the majestic parkways of Buffalo before crossing the Peace Bridge into historic Fort Erie following the beautiful Niagara River Parkway with a finish at the brink of Niagara Falls; USATF. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2009 entrants: 5,000. Avg. temp. 50-55º.

Contact: Jim Ralston, 5300 Willmott St., Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2A7, 905-356-9460, info@niagarafallsmarathon.com, www.niagarafallsmarathon.com.
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NOV. 6 - Indianapolis Monumental Marathon - Indianapolis, IN

3rd Annual. 8am. Prize $ ($17,000). Beautiful course that highlights a number of key Indianapolis landmarks & neighborhoods; flat and fast and a good Boston Marathon qualifier; USATF. Entry Limit: 10,000. Time Limit: 6 1/2 hrs. 2009 entrants: 6,000. Avg. temp. mid 50's.

Contact: Don Carr, 6265 Boone Ridge, Zionsville, IN 46077, 317-733-3300, tuxbro@indy.rr.com, www.monumentalmarathon.com.
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NOV. 14 - Chilly Half Marathon - Newton, MA

2nd Annual. 7:30am. Scenic course through Newton, MA. Some rolling hills, mostly flat, treelined course with lake views; USATF. Entry Limit: 1,250. Time Limit: 3 hrs. 2009 entrants: 875. Avg. temp. 50º.

Contact: Amy Brauer, 11 Central Terrace, Auburndale, MA 02466, 617-429-6080, amy@fattmanproductions.com, www.fattmanproductions.com/corkchillyhalfmInfo.html.
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NOV. 28 - Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon - Seattle, WA

40th Annual. 7:15am/marathon walk, 7:30am/half marathon run & walk, 8:15am/marathon run. 5K Race & Children's Kids Marathon on 11/27. Rolling course with hilly sections and scenic views of downtown Seattle and Lake Washington; RRCA & AIMS certified. 2009 entrants: 12,695. Avg temp. 45ºF.

Contact: Louise Long, Seattle Marathon Association, POB 31849, Seattle, WA 98103, 206-729-3660, info@seattlemarathon.org, www.seattlemarathon.org.