Spokane, Washington—Last year Kenyan Allan Kiprono cruised to an 18-second victory to capture the Bloomsday title, but this year his task will be much harder. Kiprono will be surrounded by a talented group of runners who have their own sights set on the Bloomday crown, including past champions Simon Ndirangu and Gilbert Okari, as well as newcomer Emmanuel Bett, who ran the fastest 10,000 meters in the world in 2012.

Minneapolis/St. Paul – April 27, 2013 – Team USA Minnesota’s Andrew Carlson celebrated his 31st birthday today by winning the 36th annual Get in Gear 10k in Minneapolis.  In addition, McKenzie Melander won the women’s race at Get in Gear.  Jon Grey, in his first race back since an injury last summer, placed seventh in the men’s field.

DES MOINES, Iowa – The 104th running of the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee concluded track and field action Saturday with an outstanding afternoon on the Blue Oval. Clear skies and temperatures in the mid-60s coupled with light wind gusts made for an outstanding day of competition during the 48^th straight Saturday sellout crowd in Relays history.

DES MOINES, Iowa – More than 4,000 runners of all ages raced through the streets of Des Moines on Sunday morning in the Hy-Vee Road Races at the Drake Relays on the final day of action at the 2013 Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee.