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Joan Benoit Samuelson to Run Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile
Press Release
WASHINGTON -- Joan Benoit Samuelson has earned just about every running credential possible in her long and storied running career including an Olympic gold medal in the first Women's Olympic Marathon held in 1984 at the Los Angeles Olympics, two Boston Marathon titles (1979 and 1983), and numerous world and American records.
Houston Selected as Host of 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials
First time a single city is chosen for both men's and women's races
HOUSTON (Mar. 1, 2010) - The road to the 2012 Olympic Marathon in London will run through Houston. For the first time in the history of the U.S. Olympic Trials, one city will host the marathon for both men and women in the same year.
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon™ Extends Deep Discount for Impacted Runners
Inaugural October event to reinforce Myrtle Beach as a runner-friendly community
Running USA Wire
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - (February 18, 2010) - Continental Event & Sports Management Group, LLC producers of the inaugural Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon™, wants to show that Myrtle Beach is not only a wonderful place to run, but a runner-friendly community. Runners who were registered for the 2010 Myrtle Beach Marathon and Half Marathon, which was canceled due to an epic and unusual snowstorm last Saturday, will now be eligible to register for the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon™ to be held on Sunday, October 24 for 50% off the current fee of $60.
AJC Peachtree Road Race to Host 2010 USA Men's 10K Championship
Total 2010 Peachtree prize purse exceeds $110,000
Running USA Wire
ATLANTA - (February 18, 2010) - The AJC Peachtree Road Race will once again host the USA Men's 10K Championship on Sunday, July 4, 2010. The 2010 AJC Peachtree Road Race will mark the third time in the past four years that the event has hosted of the men's national championship. three-time Olympian Abdi Abdirahman of Tucson, Ariz., and the reigning USA Men's 10K champion, clinched the title for the third year in a row at the 2009 Peachtree. The USA Men's 10K Championship is part of the 2010 USA Running Circuit (USARC), a USA Track & Field road series featuring USA Championships from one mile to the marathon.
Myrtle Beach Marathon, Half Marathon Cancelled Due to Winter Weather
Even the city of Myrtle Beach did not escape the wintry weather this year. Unfortunately for more than 6,000 runners, the snowy weather moved in on the Friday night before the popular Myrtle Beach Marathon & Half Marathon. The threat of slick roads and unsafe conditions for runners and volunteers forced the cancellation of the event by the city of Myrtle Beach.
Little Rock Marathon Expects Sell Out By Valentine’s Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(LITTLE ROCK, AR – February 9, 2010) Race officials announced today the field for the 2010 Little Rock Marathon, presented by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette is almost at capacity with fewer than 200 registrations available in the marathon and 400 in the half marathon, which is presented by Baptist Health.
WARDIAN WINS ING MIAMI MARATHON
From Press Release
MIAMI -- Veteran marathoner Michael Wardian, who arrived in South Florida less than 24 hours before the race after working an 80-hour week as a shipping broker, outclassed the field in the ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon Sunday.
Winter Flight 8K Postponed until Feb. 21
Due to some wintry weather, the Winter Flight 8K in Salisbury, NC, scheduled for Jan. 30 has been postponed until Feb. 21 at 2:00 pm. For more info, see the race website: http://www.salisburyrowanrunners.com/index.htm
Little Rock Marathon Unveils 2010 Finisher’s Medal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Little Rock, January 25, 2010) – Little Rock Marathon race officials unveiled the 2010 version of the world’s largest marathon finisher’s medal during a press conference today.
The Little Rock Marathon is presented by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette and will be held March 5 – 7 in downtown Little Rock.
WOMEN RUNNERS NOW MAJORITY AT ING MIAMI MARATHON
From Press Release
Burger King, McDonald's or Taco Bell.
That used to be a daily decision for Orlando resident Ana Caminas.
Not anymore.
The 56-year-old mother of three has transformed herself from a self-described "couch potato" into a lean marathon running machine typical of so many participants in this year’s ING Miami Marathon and Half-Marathon®, which will be held on the streets of Miami, Miami Beach and Coconut Grove on January 31, 2010.
Bastos Six-Peats, Mizutani Defends Walt Disney World Marathon 2010
Running USA Wire
Johnson, Mortensen take half-marathon titles; event record of more than 55,000 entrants with nearly 34,000 finishers in marathon and half-marathon, the largest M/H combo all-time
From Marissa May
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - (January 9-10, 2010) - Adriano Bastos weathered the elements and a late-race challenge Sunday morning to snag his sixth consecutive Walt Disney World Marathon presented by CIGNA, and seventh win overall, while Lisa Mizutani defended the women's title. The 17th edition attracted a field of nearly 24,000 runners.
Event Record Field Hits the Road for 17th Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Running USA Wire
More than 55,000 participants expected; Bastos strives for sixth straight victory; 7,500 athletes go 'Goofy'
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - (January 4, 2010) - More than 55,500 runners - Disney's largest marathon weekend field ever - are registered for the 17th Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA on January 7-10, 2010. This year's capacity field tops last year's record by 10,500 registered participants and aims to place the marathon weekend as one of the top combination race weekends in the country.
Green, Cherobon Win 30th Atlanta Half Marathon
Tew, Torres take Atlanta Marathon titles; more than 11,000 participant in southern Thanksgiving Day tradition
Running USA Wire
By Tracy Lott, Atlanta Track Club
ATLANTA - (November 26, 2009) - With more than 11,000 registered runners, 2009 marked another great year for this Atlanta Thanksgiving Day tradition, the Atlanta Marathon and Half Marathon. With 10,025 registered participants, the 30th Atlanta Half Marathon was the second largest in the race's history.
Basweti Claims 2nd Straight SunTrust Richmond Marathon Title
PRESS RELEASE
First-Time Marathon Runner Takes Women’s Title
Record-size field of 15,723 highlights 32nd running of event
Richmond, VA - Jynocel Basweti, 22, of Kenya took first place at the 2009 SunTrust Richmond Marathon for the second consecutive year with a time of 2:18:28, beating his 2008 finish time by four minutes. Also, twenty-nine year old Salome Kogsei surprised spectators with her first-place finish in the female division with a time of 2:40:51.
Keflezighi Does It! Wins 40th New York City Marathon
Tulu women's ING NYCM champion; six American men in the top 10; largest marathon ever
By Parker Morse, Running USA wire
NEW YORK - (November 1, 2009) - The winless streak is over in New York as Meb Keflezighi, 2004 Olympic silver medalist and 10,000m U.S. record holder, became the first American champion of the New York City Marathon since 1982 when he broke away from four-time Boston Marathon champion Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot and finished in 2 hours, 9 minutes, 15 seconds this Sunday morning. Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia was the women's champion in 2:28:52 at the 40th edition.
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Sold Out With Record Number of Registrants
From Press Release
Limited spots available for Memphis Grizzlies House 5K and new St. Jude Memphis Family Race
MEMPHIS, TENN. (October 29, 2009) – The St. Jude Memphis Marathon has reached full capacity with 3,500 registered participants. Limited entries are still available for the Memphis Grizzlies House 5K and the new St. Jude Memphis Family Race. All races, including the sold out St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon, are part of the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend to be held December 5 and benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers.
Arkhipova Sets Record, Yatich Wins at Under Armour Baltimore Marathon
By: Steve Nearman, Running USA wire
Crews, Obata half-marathon winners at 9th edition
BALTIMORE - (October 10, 2009) - The Kenyan men and the Russian women continued their unmatched success at the Under Armour Baltimore Marathon on Saturday morning under windy and partly drizzly conditions.
St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon Sells Out
Press Release
Limited spots are still available for marathon, Memphis Grizzlies House 5K and new St. Jude Memphis Family Race
MEMPHIS, TENN. (October 8, 2009) – The St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon has reached full capacity with 8,000 registered participants. The half marathon is one of four races of the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend to be held December 5 which includes a marathon, Memphis Grizzlies House 5K and the new St. Jude Memphis Family Race.
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile and 5K Run-Walk Introduces Lottery for 2010 Event
For Immediate Release
7 October 2009
On-line Lottery Sign-up Opens December 1, 2009
WASHINGTON – After the 2009 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile run filled its on-line quota of 12,000 runners last year in just 2 hours and 45 minutes, the organizers have decided to institute a lottery system for entry into the 2010 event. Under the new system, entrants will be able to register for the lottery over a 10-day period between 10:00 AM on Monday, December 1, 2009 and 11:59 PM on Thursday, December 10, 2009.
