Runners invited back to finish what they started
BOSTON - The B.A.A., organizer of the Boston Marathon, is issuing an invitation to participate in the 2014 Boston Marathon to official entrants in the 2013 Boston Marathon who were unable to cross the Boylston Street finish line. More than 5000 official starters were affected on Monday, April 15 at the 117th Boston Marathon when the race was stopped at 2:50 p.m. ET.
Teenage Phenom Alana Hadley Eager to Challenge Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Elite Field
Charlotte, N.C. teenager one of 34 elite runners competing in the full marathon and 10K - CLEVELAND – Known for its fast, flat conditions that at one time spawned the world record in the 10K, the 2013 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon and 10K fields include a strong contingent of elite runners from across the country and around the world.
Thomas Omwenga captures his 4th Men’s Marathon Title and new Women’s Champion Crowned at BMO Vancouver Marathon
Men’s Half Marathon record falls... Vancouver, BC – May 5, 2013 - Today under brilliant sunny skies in its 42nd year, the BMO Vancouver Marathon welcomed runners from 43 countries with 16,390 runners registered to participate in four events. A record fell, new titles were awarded, spectators flocked in numbers to cheer in 12 Vancouver neighbourhoods, and thousands of volunteers contributed to the success of the event.
Richard Sigei and Lucy Kabuu clock world leading times in warm weather in Berlin’s 25 k race
(photo: BERLINRUNS / Thomas Wenning) Both winners of the BIG 25 Berlinclocked world leading 25 k times this Sunday despite warm weather conditions. While Kenya’s Richard Sigei crossed the line in the Olympic Stadium in 1:13:34fellow Kenyan Lucy Kabuu ran 1:21:37. High temperatures during the race made it impossible for the 29 year-old to come closer to the world record she wanted to attack. Mary Keitany (Kenya) established this mark three years ago in the BIG 25 Berlinwith 1:19:53. But Lucy Kabuu’s winning time is still a very good one. It is the third fastest ever run at this distance. Adding all running events organiser BERLINRUNS registered 10,901 athletes in the BIG 25 Berlin.
Lusapho April and Olena Burkovska break course records despite warm temperatures
Despite warm weather conditions both course records were broken in the TUI Marathon Hannover: South Africa’s Lusapho April clocked 2:08:32while Ukraine’s Olena Burkovska crossed the line in 2:27:07. While temperatures climbed to over 20 Celsiusduring the final part of the race both winners ran the second half faster than the first and improved their personal bests. Adding races at shorter distances a record total of around 16,000 athletes took part in the TUI Marathon Hannover. The event is an IAAF Bronze Label Race.