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Brooks to Sponsor Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series
San Diego, CA – September 23, 2009 – The Competitor Group, the premier endurance sports media and event platform, today announced an exclusive and multi-year agreement with Brooks Sports, to become the official footwear and apparel partner of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.
Jason Lehmkuhle, Katie McGregor to Run Cow Harbor 10k on Sept. 26; Race Results from Sept 19-20 Weekend
Minneapolis/St. Paul - Sept. 22, 2009 - Two Team USA Minnesota distance runners - Jason Lehmkuhle and Katie McGregor - will be among the competitors at the 32nd Great Cow Harbor 10k in Northport, New York, on Sept. 26. The race has over 5,000 participants and is marked by its view of the Long Island Sound and downhill finish. The 10k starts at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern).
Gebrselassie takes fourth Berlin Marathon title
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Gay sets American record in Shanghai
from USATF - INDIANAPOLIS - Tyson Gay and Carmelita Jeter continued their sprint into history on Sunday at the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix in China.
Tegenkamp, Yoder Begley win USA 5 km Championships
from USATF -- PROVIDENCE - Matt Tegenkamp (Portland, Ore.) and Amy Yoder Begley (Portland, Ore.) won the respective men's and women's titles Sunday at the USA 5 km Championships in Providence, R.I. Tegenkamp, the U.S. champion at 5,000 meters on the track won his first U.S.
Hall, Ndereba Win 2009 ING Philadelphia Distance Run
PHILADELPHIA - (September 20, 2009) - The 32nd ING Philadelphia Distance Run, held Sunday morning on a clear sunny day, was highlighted by 26-year-old Ryan Hall's 1:01:52 victory and Kenya's Catherine Ndereba's remarkable seventh race crown in the women's race.
Katie McGregor to Compete at USA 5k Championships on Sept. 20; Jason Lehmkuhle Wins City of Lakes 25k on Sept. 13
Minneapolis/St. Paul - Sept. 16, 2009 - Team USA Minnesota's Katie McGregor will be among the competitors at the USA 5k Championships in Providence, R.I., on Sept. 20. The championship races for U.S. men and women are hosted by the CVS Caremark Downtown 5k, which is Rhode Island's largest running event. The 5k is at 11:15 a.m. (Eastern).
2009 Cross Country Shoe Review
For our annual Cross Country Shoe Review, we’ve examined and tested eight new or updated models. Despite their lowprofile design, cross country shoes provide protective cushioning and traction on varying terrain. The subtle differences in fit from one brand or model to the next allow most runners to find a racing shoe best suited for their particular foot type.
Strands.com Announces Inaugural Strands 5K in Corvallis
CORVALLIS, Ore. - (September 8, 2009) - Strands.com will host the inaugural edition of the Strands 5K in Corvallis on Saturday, October 24. The race will feature a community 5K, a children's race, post-race party and a prize purse totaling $13,000.
Lagat, Vickers Run to Victory, Set Course Records - Grandma’s Minnesota Mile Duluth Results
(Duluth, Minn.) Kenya’s Haron Lagat won today’s 3rd annual Grandma’s Minnesota Mile Duluth. Lagat, 26, broke the four-minute mark – finishing in a course record 3:59.69. Lagat, who resides in Sante Fe, N.M., claimed the first place prize of $2,000. Kenyan Moses Waweru (4:01) and Kyle Perry of Provo, Utah (4:06) placed second and third in the men’s elite field.
REGISTRATION FOR THE 114th BOSTON MARATHON® ON APRIL 19, 2010 BEGINS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 at 9:00 a.m. EDT
BOSTON – Online entry for the 114th Boston Marathon® on Monday, April 19, 2010 (Patriots' Day in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts) begins at 9:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, September 9.
Those interested in participating are encouraged to register early. The 2009 Boston Marathon reached its field size limit in late January.
Jason Lehmkuhle Places Third at 20k Championships; Josh Moen Wins Victory 10k on Labor Day
Minneapolis/St. Paul - Sept. 8, 2009 - Team USA Minnesota's Jason Lehmkuhle placed third at the USA 20k Championships in New Haven, Conn., in a personal best time of 59:04.
Hyung, Grantz Win Fourth Disneyland Half Marathon
ANAHEIM, Calif. - (September 6, 2009) - Jaeyung Hyung, 38, of Las Cruces, N.M., celebrated his first-place finish at the fourth Disneyland Half Marathon on Sunday, crossing the finish line with a time of 1 hour, 10 minutes, 44 seconds to lead the estimated field of nearly 12,000 participants.
Ethiopia Earns International Team Challenge at Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon
from Running USA - By: Dan Cruz - VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - (September 6, 2009) - Junior half-marathon world record holder Abebu Gelan 19, led a sweep of the women's professional race, leading Ethiopia to victory in the first International Team Challenge at the 9th Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon in Virginia Beach on Sunday morning.
Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team Wins Silver, Bronze at World Championships in Italy
from Running USA - By: Nancy Hobbs - MADESIMO, Italy - (September 6, 2009) - The 25th running of the World Mountain Running Championships were held under clear and crisp blue skies with temperatures in the upper 50s for the start of the competition on Sunday.
Gotcher, De Reuck win USA 20 km titles
from USATF -NEW HAVEN - Bret Gotcher (Flagstaff, Ariz.), was top man in a three-way battle for the men's title Monday at the USA 20 km Championships in New Haven, Conn., as Colleen De Reuck (Boulder, Colo.), took control before halfway to win the women's crown. Gotcher was timed in 58:57, while De Reuck ran1:07:21.
USATF OF FLORIDA AWARDS MELBOURNE MARATHON WEEKEND 3 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RACES
Melbourne, Fla. – Adding to the allure of the State Farm Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon weekend set for next February, the USA Track & Field Association’s Florida chapter has announced that its 2010 state championship 8-k, ½ Marathon and Marathon championship races will be held in Melbourne in conjunction with the weekend-long runfest.
Three Team USA Minnesota Runners to Compete at USA 20k Championships in New Haven Sept. 7; Josh Moen at Victory 10k on labor day
Minneapolis/St. Paul - Sept. 2, 2009 - Three Team USA Minnesota distance runners - Patrick Smyth, Jason Lehmkuhle and Kristen Nicolini Lehmkuhle - will be among the competitors at the USA 20k Championships on Sept. 7 in New Haven, Conn. The championship race is held in conjunction with the 32nd annual Stratton Faxon New Haven 20k Road Race and begins at 8:40 a.m.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Celebrates Race's Community Impact with New Campaign
CHICAGO, IL (September 1, 2009) The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today launched its first-ever digital fundraising program, further extending the race's annual philanthropic impact of generating $10 million for local, national and global charities.
Champions return to face strong competition at Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon ’09
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon News Release - TORONTO. (September 1, 2009) – Both defending champions, Ethiopia’s Mulu Seboka and Kenya’s Kenneth Mungara, are confirmed to return to the 20th Anniversary Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on September 27th.
